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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Dakarby plane, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)planeADD - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
    14h 32m
    $388–1,108

  2. Drive 7,726 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Dakarcar7,726 km
    5d 7h
    $967–1,397

  3. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)planeAWA - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
    31h 17m
    $479–1,337

  4. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Banjul (BJL)planeADD - BJL
    2. Take the bus from GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn to Parcelles Assainies Terminusbus
    19h 36m
    $531–1,465

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Dakar in around 5d 7h.

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