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

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza is to bus and train which costs $85 - $120 and takes 3 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $240 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Addis Ababa and Mwanza?

No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Mwanza via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Mwanza?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Mwanza is 1444 km. The road distance is 1936.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza without a car is to bus via Kibamba which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Mwanza?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Kibamba, which costs and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Addis Ababa to Mwanza bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Mwanza is 1937 km. It takes approximately 30h 42m to drive from Addis Ababa to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 49+ hotels available in Mwanza.

Addis Ababa to Mwanza - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Mwanza by plane, bus, 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 to Mwanza Airport
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)ADD - MWZ
8h 37m
$247–1,006
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
3d 5h
$87–113
Bus via Kibamba
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 Central Bus Station
2d 9h
Drive 1,936.6 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Mwanza1,936.6 km
30h 42m
$241–348
Fly to Grumeti, taxi
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Grumeti (GTZ)ADD - GTZ
2. Take the taxi from Grumeti (GTZ) to Mwanza
14h 50m
$299–1,073
Bus
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
2d 9h
$110–133
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
2d 9h
$98–115

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

42Weekly Planes

8h 54mAverage Duration

$242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,443.5 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Mwanza, Tanzania?

Ethiopian Airlines, Charterlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Central Bus Station via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Ubungo, Kimara, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 2d 9h.

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