There are 3 ways to get from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa by train, plane, or car
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Train to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ali Sabieh to Djibouti-Nagad
- Fly from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)JIB - ADD
5h 54mDrive 675.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa675.3 km
10h 32m$44–63Train to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ali Sabieh to Dire Dawa
- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)DIR - ADD
7h 49m$185–204
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $180 - $210.
The distance between Ali Sabieh and Addis Ababa is 635 km. The road distance is 675.3 km.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa is 675 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa.
There are 311+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Ali Sabieh, Djibouti and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa. However, you can take the train to Djibouti-Nagad, take the taxi to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), walk to Bole Dildiy, then take the bus to Black Lion. Alternatively, you can drive from Ali Sabieh to Addis Ababa in around 10h 32m.
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- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–145
- Phone
- +251 713422932
- info@edr.gov.et
- Website
- bookingedr.et
Train from Ali Sabieh to Djibouti-Nagad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- bookingedr.et
Train from Ali Sabieh to Dire Dawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- bookingedr.et
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