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How to get fromNairobi to Addis Ababa (State)by plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane NBO - ADD
    5h 27m
    $321–551

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    21h
    $55–75

  3. Drive 1,400 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar car 1,400 km
    21h 58m
    $162–233

  4. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane WIL - ADD
    6h 58m
    $410–650

Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa (State), Ethiopia?

Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.

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