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

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is to fly which costs $400 - $700 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $400 - $700.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Lusaka is 2966 km. The road distance is 3779.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $400 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 2:01 AM in Addis Ababa and 1:01 AM in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Lusaka is 3779 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Addis Ababa to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 309+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Addis Ababa to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka by plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, or taxi

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 Lusaka (LUN)ADD - LUN
8h 2m
$404–692
Drive to Awassa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)
2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Lusaka (LUN)AWA - LUN
14h 12m
$368–1,176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
3. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
4. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
2d 15h
Bus, shuttle, train, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
3. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
5. Drive from Mbeya to Nakonde
6. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhi
7. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwe
8. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusaka
4d 7h
Drive 3,779.3 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Lusaka3,779.3 km
2d 11h
$555–801
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma Terminal
4. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City Bus Terminus
2d 23h

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 5mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka.

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Distance: 2,965.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lusaka, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Zambia Airways fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Lusaka via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, and Nakonde in around 2d 15h.

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