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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 2 days 17h.

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 5h 18m and costs $350 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Addis Ababa via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Lusaka and Addis Ababa is 2964 km. The road distance is 3778.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

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

Lusaka to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $350 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Lusaka to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

Lusaka to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 8:24 AM in Lusaka and 9:24 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 363+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Lusaka to Addis Ababa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, car, or train

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)plane LUN - ADD
5h 18m
$351–987
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
2d 17h
$114–168
Drive 3,778.6 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Addis Ababacar 3,778.6 km
2d 11h
$555–801
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
3d 14h

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

29Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

$322Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,964.1 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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 Intercity Bus Terminus to Addis Ababa via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 2d 17h.

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