There are 4 ways to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane BJM - ADD
3h 49m$348–1,310Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
2d 1hDrive 2,481.2 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Addis Ababacar 2,481.2 km
40h 59m$353–510Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
2d 1h
Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 40h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $340 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Addis Ababa via Nyabugogo Bus Park, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Burundi and Addis Ababa is 1742 km. The road distance is 2481.2 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Burundi to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $340 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.
Burundi to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 9:26 AM in Burundi and 10:26 AM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Burundi and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Rwandair Express fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Duruma Rd, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
- Phone
- +250788351253
- info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 756 908988
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Addis Ababa is 2481 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Burundi to Addis Ababa.
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