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How to get fromShanghai to Addis Abababy plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Addis Ababa by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane PVG - ADD
    15h 11m
    $398–1,309

  2. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane HGH - ADD
    18h 40m
    $322–923

  3. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane SHA - ADD
    16h 39m
    $481–1,301

  4. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane WUX - ADD
    17h 42m
    $504–1,517

  5. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane NTG - ADD
    18h 57m
    $563–1,621

  6. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane NGB - ADD
    20h 7m
    $498–1,337

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,876 km
  • Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily.

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