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How to get fromPretoria to Addis Abababy taxi, plane, train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pretoria to Addis Ababa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeJNB - ADD
    6h 43m
    $328–432

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
    5d 7h
    $252–364

  3. Drive 5,072.6 km

    1. Drive from Pretoria to Addis Ababacar5,072.6 km
    3d 3h
    $708–1,023

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Addis Ababa. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB 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 train from Pretoria to Addis Ababa via Park, De Korte, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 7h.

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