There are 4 ways to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa 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
best- Fly from Juba Airport (JUB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane JUB - ADD
2h 57m$418–560Bus via Kampala Stn
cheapest- Take the bus from Kampala Stn to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
46h 48m$101–168Bus
- Take the bus from Juba to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
34h 36m$1,966–2,487Drive 1,359.3 km
- Drive from Juba to Addis Ababacar 1,359.3 km
27h 38m$306–442
Juba Airport (JUB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa is to bus via Kampala Stn which costs $100 - $170 and takes 46h 48m.
The fastest way to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $410 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from South Sudan to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Juba and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.
The distance between South Sudan and Addis Ababa is 927 km. The road distance is 1359.3 km.
The best way to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 34h 36m and costs $1,900 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
South Sudan to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bebeto Coaches, depart from Juba station.
The best way to get from South Sudan to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $410 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1,900 - $2,500 and takes 34h 36m.
South Sudan to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bebeto Coaches, arrive at Nairobi station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of South Sudan. It is currently 6:29 PM in South Sudan and 7:29 PM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between South Sudan and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Juba Airport (JUB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Juba to Addis Ababa via Juba, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 34h 36m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Juba Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–550
- Phone
- 256 780 445 860
- Website
- bebetocoachonline.com
Bus from Juba to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- bebetocoachservice.com
- 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
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Kampala Stn to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between South Sudan to Addis Ababa is 1359 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from South Sudan to Addis Ababa.
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