There are 3 ways to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane BUQ - ADD
5h 51m$368–1,234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
5d 22h$293–421Drive 4,452.3 km
- Drive from Bulawayo to Addis Ababacar 4,452.3 km
2d 21h$814–1,175
Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $290 - $430 and takes 5 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $360 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Addis Ababa via Orion House, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 22h.
The distance between Bulawayo and Addis Ababa is 3440 km. The road distance is 4452.3 km.
The best way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 22h and costs $290 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Bulawayo to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.
The best way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $360 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 5 days 22h.
Bulawayo to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Bulawayo. It is currently 6:45 AM in Bulawayo and 7:45 AM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa via Johannesburg, Orion House, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 22h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
- Phone
- +263 71 3800001
- info@bravotours.co.zw
- Website
- bravotours.co.zw
Bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +27 688 768 195
- mkombelogistics@gmail.com
- Website
- mkombelogistics.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Schedules at
- mkombelogistics.com
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $20–22
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
- Phone
- +254 756 908988
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is 4452 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa.
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