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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is to fly which costs $400 - $470 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $400 - $470.

How far is it from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Lusaka and Addis Ababa is 2966 km. The road distance is 3779.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $400 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 4:20 AM in Lusaka and 5:20 AM in Addis Ababa.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Addis Ababa is 3779 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 318+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Lusaka to Addis Ababa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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 Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)LUN - ADD
7h 41m
$400–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay Rd
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobi
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
2d 15h
Bus, train, drive, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenje
2. Take the train from Serenje to Nakonde
3. Drive from Nakonde to Mbeya
4. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaam
5. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
6. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIA
7. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
4d 1h
Drive 3,779.2 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Addis Ababa3,779.2 km
2d 11h
$555–801
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stn
2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
2d 23h

Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

26Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

$274Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,966.4 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Addis Ababa via Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Berelay Rd, Kampala, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 2d 15h.

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