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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Arushaby plane, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane ADD - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $411–627

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus bus
    27h 27m
    $65–80

  3. Drive 1,664.5 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Arushacar car 1,664.5 km
    25h 44m
    $207–299

  4. Fly to Arusha

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane ADD - ARK
    6h 51m
    $478–655

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Arusha via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Nairobi in around 27h 27m. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a day.

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