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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa is to bus via Kigali Airport which costs $100 - $130 and takes 46h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $290 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 36m.

How far is it from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Kigali and Addis Ababa is 1568 km. The road distance is 2165.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 43h 36m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

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

Kigali to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $290 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.

Where does the Kigali to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

Kigali to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 3:39 PM in Kigali and 4:39 PM in Addis Ababa.

Can I drive from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Addis Ababa is 2166 km. It takes approximately 39h 19m to drive from Kigali to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 315+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Kigali to Addis Ababa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kigali 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 from Kigali
best
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane KGL - ADD
5h 38m
$291–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
43h 36m
$106–152
Drive 2,165.7 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Addis Ababacar 2,165.7 km
39h 19m
$279–403
Drive to Goma International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Kigali to Goma-Airport-GOMcar
2. Fly from Goma International Airport (GOM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane GOM - ADD
5h 58m
$230–879
Bus via Kigali Airport
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
46h 6m
$108–128

Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 11mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali to Addis Ababa.

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Distance: 1,568.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Addis Ababa via Duruma Rd, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 43h 36m.

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