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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)planeADD - NBO
    5h 31m
    $292–485
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
    21h 33m
    $59–74
  3. Drive 1,400.2 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar1,400.2 km
    21h 54m
    $162–233
  4. Fly to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)planeADD - MBA
    5h 10m
    $244–403
  5. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)planeADD - KIS
    6h 51m
    $236–728
  6. Fly to Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)planeADD - EDL
    8h 58m
    $348–1,058
  7. Fly to Ukunda, taxi

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)planeADD - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
    8h 14m
    $328–855

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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