There are 4 ways to get from Ambo to Harar by car, plane or train
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Recommended option
Drive, fly to Dire Dawa • 3h 42m
3 alternative options
Drive, fly to Jijiga • 5h
Drive, train • 13h 46m
Drive • 8h 46m
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Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for EthiopiaQuestions & Answers
The distance between Ambo and Harar is 470 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ambo to Harar, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Dire Dawa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambo to Harar is 628 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Ambo to Harar.
Ethiopian Airlines offers flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Dire Dawa Airport.
- Distance: 470 km
- Duration: 3h 42m
What companies run services between Ambo, Ethiopia and Harar, Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Ambo to Harar. However, you can take the drive to Addis Ababa airport, fly to Dire Dawa, then take the drive to Harar. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Addis Ababa airport, fly to Jijiga, then take the drive to Harar.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $280
Flights from Addis Ababa to Jijiga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $200
- Website
- erc.gov.et
Train from Addis Ababa Lebu to Dire Dawa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- edr.gov.et
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