There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane NBO - ADD
5h 27m$341–651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
24h$55–75Drive 1,400.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar 1,400.3 km
21h 57m$220–317Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane WIL - ADD
6h 58m$600–950
Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $340 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Addis Ababa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Nairobi and Addis Ababa (State) is 1207 km. The road distance is 1400.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State), including transfers.
Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h.
Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Addis Ababa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State) is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (State).
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 Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kisumu, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Arusha, Kilimanjaro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
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