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How to get fromZeila to Dire Dawaby car, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Zeila to Djibouti-Nagadcar car
    2. Take the train from Djibouti-Nagad to Dire Dawatrain train
    7h 29m

  2. Drive 362.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zeila to Dire Dawacar car 362.4 km
    6h 3m
    $24–34

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Zeila to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)car car
    2. Fly from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane JIB - DIR
    7h 1m

Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Zeila, Somalia and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Zeila to Dire Dawa. However, you can drive to Djibouti-Nagad, take the train to Dire Dawa, then take the taxi to Dire Dawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Zeila to Dire Dawa in around 6h 3m.

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