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How to get fromLivingstone to Addis Abababy plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Livingstone to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport

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    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane VFA - ADD
    8h 38m
    $656–809

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    3d 4h
    $131–197

  3. Drive  4,253 km

    1. Drive from Livingstone to Addis Ababacar car 4,253 km
    2d 18h
    $624–902

  4. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LVI - ADD
    7h 6m
    $659–961

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    4d 6h
    $140–196

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,371.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Livingstone, Zambia and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingstone to Addis Ababa via Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 3d 4h.

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