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

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There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    5h 36m
    $331–599

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    21h 29m
    $59–73

  3. Drive  1,399.9 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar car 1,399.9 km
    21h 54m
    $162–233

  4. Fly to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ADD - MBA
    5h 10m
    $221–488

  5. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ADD - KIS
    8h 31m
    $287–822

  6. Fly to Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane ADD - EDL
    8h 58m
    $356–1,004

  7. Fly to Ukunda, taxi

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane ADD - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $309–744

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,195.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kenya?

Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.

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