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

The cheapest way to get from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $260 - $380 and takes 5 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Gaborone and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaborone to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Addis Ababa via Park Station, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 11h.

How far is it from Gaborone to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Gaborone and Addis Ababa is 4003 km. The road distance is 5080 km.

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

The best way to get from Gaborone to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 11h and costs $260 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

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

Gaborone to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $380 and takes 5 days 11h.

Where does the Gaborone to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

Gaborone to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Gaborone and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Gaborone. It is currently 12:21 PM in Gaborone and 1:21 PM in Addis Ababa.

Can I drive from Gaborone to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaborone to Addis Ababa is 5080 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 309+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Gaborone to Addis Ababa - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gaborone 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
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)GBE - ADD
6h 18m
$523–739
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
5d 11h
$264–379
Drive 5,080 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Addis Ababa5,080 km
3d 5h
$499–720

Gaborone (GBE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,003.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Gaborone, Botswana and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Addis Ababa via Johannesburg, Park Station, Cbd, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 11h.

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