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 via Nairobi which costs $160 - $220 and takes 3 days 8h.

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 52m and costs $420 - $1,200.

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, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Harare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

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 via Nairobi which takes 3 days 8h and costs $160 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 52m and costs $420 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 3 days 8h.

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 8:58 AM in Addis Ababa and 7:58 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 20h to drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 108+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

Addis Ababa to Bulawayo - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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)plane ADD - BUQ
7h 52m
$429–1,177
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from Harare to Bulawayobus
3d 8h
$165–214
Drive 4,451.9 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayocar 4,451.9 km
2d 20h
$814–1,175
Drive to Awassa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car
2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane AWA - BUQ
18h 12m
$596–1,761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
3d 9h

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

5Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$401Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo.

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Distance: 3,439.5 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, and Harare in around 3d 8h.

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