There are 5 ways to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Kamembe International Airport
best- Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane KME - ADD
5h 44m$250–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
46h 36m$110–151Drive 1,978.8 km
- Drive from Kigali to Addis Ababacar 1,978.8 km
34h 59m$255–368Fly from Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane KGL - ADD
5h 38m$391–651Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
47h 23m$119–141
Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 46h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $390 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rwanda to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 36m.
The distance between Rwanda and Addis Ababa is 1690 km. The road distance is 1978.8 km.
The best way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 46h 36m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Rwanda to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
The best way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $250 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 46h 36m.
Rwanda to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Rwanda. It is currently 5:19 PM in Rwanda and 6:19 PM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Rwanda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Rwandair Express and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Addis Ababa via Duruma Rd, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 46h 36m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kamembe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- 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
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Addis Ababa is 1979 km. It takes approximately 34h 59m to drive from Rwanda to Addis Ababa.
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