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How to get fromMbale to Addis Abababy car, bus, plane or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Mbale to Addis Ababa by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeKIS - ADD
    10h 29m
    $282–910

  2. Drive, bus via Malaba

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
    33h 41m
    $81–90

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mbale to Mumiascar
    2. Take the bus from Mumias to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
    31h 18m
    $89–110

  4. Drive 1,547.2 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Addis Ababacar1,547.2 km
    30h 15m
    $232–334

  5. Drive, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Eldoretbus
    3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeEDL - ADD
    11h 29m
    $382–1,174

  6. Taxi, bus to Entebbe, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
    3. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeEBB - ADD
    12h 19m
    $264–487

  7. Drive to Kakamega Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbale to Kakamega Airport (GGM)car
    2. Fly from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeGGM - ADD
    11h 23m
    $252–982

  8. Drive to Kitale Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbale to Kitale Airport (KTL)car
    2. Fly from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeKTL - ADD
    11h 52m
    $250–979

  9. Taxi, bus, bus to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    4. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeNBO - ADD
    15h 18m
    $352–634

  10. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
    32h
    $120–141

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Addis Ababa. However, you can drive to Busia, take the bus to Kisumu, take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), walk to Bole Dildiy, then take the bus to Black Lion. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mbale to Addis Ababa via Mumias, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 31h 18m.

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