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How to get fromRwanda to Ethiopiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rwanda to Ethiopia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kamembe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane KME - ADD
    5h 44m
    $250–950

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    46h 36m
    $110–151

  3. Drive  1,978.8 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Addis Ababacar car 1,978.8 km
    34h 59m
    $255–368

  4. Fly Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane KGL - ADD
    5h 38m
    $391–651

  5. Fly Kigali International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane KGL - DIR
    7h 37m
    $268–1,010

  6. Fly Kigali International Airport to Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane plane KGL - AWA
    8h 30m
    $272–1,015

  7. Fly Kigali International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane KGL - MQX
    8h 4m
    $353–1,228

  8. Bus via Kigali

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    47h 23m
    $119–141

Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Rwanda and 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.

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