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How to get fromLubumbashi to Addis Abababy plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane FBM - ADD
    4h 59m
    $384–1,017

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    2d 21h
    $168–190

  3. Drive 3,519.6 km

    1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababacar car 3,519.6 km
    2d 14h
    $225–325

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,623.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 2d 21h.

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