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

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 2 days 17h.

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 7h 9m and costs $340 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Addis Ababa and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Lusaka is 2963 km. The road distance is 3778.6 km.

How do I travel from Addis Ababa to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Addis Ababa to Lusaka bus from?

Addis Ababa to Lusaka bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $340 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Addis Ababa to Lusaka bus arrive?

Addis Ababa to Lusaka bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 12:26 PM in Addis Ababa and 11:26 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 345+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Addis Ababa to Lusaka - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lusaka by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane ADD - LUN
7h 9m
$347–875
Bus
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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2d 17h
$117–166
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
4. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi
5. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain
3d 20h
$194–260
Drive 3,778.6 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Lusakacar 3,778.6 km
2d 11h
$555–801

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

26Weekly Planes

6h 14mAverage Duration

$317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,963.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Intercity Bus Terminus via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.

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