There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane NBO - ADD
5h 42m$351–651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
24h$55–75Drive 1,400.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar 1,400.3 km
21h 57m$220–317Fly Nairobi to Awassa Airport
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane NBO - AWA
9h 14m$282–815Fly Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane NBO - DIR
9h 1m$608–710Fly Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane NBO - MQX
7h 43m$413–1,228Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane WIL - ADD
7h 13m$600–950
Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $350 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Addis Ababa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Nairobi and Ethiopia is 1210 km. The road distance is 1400.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia, including transfers.
Nairobi to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $350 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h.
Nairobi to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Addis Ababa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Ethiopia is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Nairobi to Ethiopia.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Ethiopia?
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Nairobi to Awassa Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Awassa Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Awassa Airport via Zanzibar, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Awassa Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kisumu, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Arusha, Kilimanjaro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
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