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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo by plane, bus, shuttle, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane ADD - BUQ
    7h 37m
    $361–1,113

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus bus
    5d 22h
    $295–436

  3. Bus, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    5. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    6. Take the train from Kabwe to Livingstonetrain train
    7. Take the train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayotrain train
    5d 16h

  4. Drive 4,452 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayocar car 4,452 km
    2d 21h
    $814–1,175

  5. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane AWA - BUQ
    18h 47m
    $476–1,461

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Fashion Square, Orion House, and Johannesburg in around 5d 22h.

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