What is the cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo is to bus which costs $280 - $400 and takes 5 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $330 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Addis Ababa and Bulawayo?

No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Bulawayo via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Fashion Square and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 22h.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Bulawayo is 3440 km. The road distance is 4451.9 km.

How do I travel from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo without a car?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 22h and costs $280 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Addis Ababa to Bulawayo bus from?

Addis Ababa to Bulawayo bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $400 and takes 5 days 22h.

Where does the Addis Ababa to Bulawayo bus arrive?

Addis Ababa to Bulawayo bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Bulawayo?

Bulawayo is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 3:40 AM in Addis Ababa and 2:40 AM in Bulawayo.

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Bulawayo is 4452 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 45+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

Addis Ababa to Bulawayo - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ)ADD - BUQ
7h 37m
$335–1,095
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayo
5d 22h
$280–396
Drive 4,451.9 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo4,451.9 km
2d 21h
$814–1,175
Drive to Awassa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)
2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)AWA - BUQ
18h 12m
$416–1,361

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

5Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 3,439.5 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines