There are 3 ways to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Zeila to Djibouti-Nagadcar
- Take the train from Djibouti-Nagad to Dire Dawatrain
7h 29mDrive 362.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Zeila to Dire Dawacar 362.4 km
6h 3m$24–34Drive, fly
- Drive from Zeila to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)car
- Fly from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane JIB - DIR
7h 16m
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Zeila and Dire Dawa is 342 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Zeila to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Zeila to Dire Dawa is 362 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Zeila to Dire Dawa.
There are one+ hotels available in Dire Dawa.
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.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–550
- Phone
- +251 713422932
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE)
Train from Djibouti-Nagad to Dire Dawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE)
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