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How to get fromLusaka to Ethiopiaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lusaka to Ethiopia by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LUN - ADD
    5h 18m
    $441–687

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus 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 20h
    $114–168

  3. Drive  3,778.4 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Addis Ababacar car 3,778.4 km
    2d 11h
    $555–801

  4. Fly to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane LUN - DIR
    9h 57m
    $398–996

  5. Fly to Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane plane LUN - AWA
    9h 54m
    $392–951

  6. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane LUN - MQX
    9h 8m
    $493–1,264

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    3d 17h

Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,964.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Addis Ababa via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 2d 20h.

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