There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kigali
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali (KGL)plane ADD - KGL
6h 2m$303–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
43h 36m$109–153Drive 2,165.5 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kigalicar 2,165.5 km
39h 20m$279–403Fly to Kamembe
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamembe (KME)plane ADD - KME
12h 23m$248–830Fly to Goma International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Goma International Airport (GOM)plane ADD - GOM
5h 38m$269–904Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
44h 23m$122–139
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Eastleigh Terminal and Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 36m.
The distance between Addis Ababa (State) and Rwanda is 1566 km. The road distance is 2165.5 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda without a car is to bus which takes 43h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda, including transfers.
Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $300 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Addis Ababa (State). It is currently 3:41 AM in Addis Ababa (State) and 2:41 AM in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa (State), Ethiopia and Rwanda?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali (KGL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Duruma Rd in around 43h 36m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Goma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda is 2166 km. It takes approximately 39h 20m to drive from Addis Ababa (State) to Rwanda.
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