There are 7 ways to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Kamembe
best- Fly from Kamembe (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)KME - ADD
5h 59m$410–1,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
43h 36m$106–153Drive 2,165.7 km
- Drive from Kigali to Addis Ababa2,165.7 km
39h 18m$279–403Fly from Goma International Airport
- Fly from Goma International Airport (GOM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)GOM - ADD
3h 39m$221–901Fly from Kigali
- Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)KGL - ADD
5h 38m$291–471Drive to Bujumbura, fly
- Drive from Butare to Bujumbura (BJM)
- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)BJM - ADD
5h 55m$342–1,332Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
44h 23m$120–143
Kamembe (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rwanda to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 36m.
The distance between Rwanda and Addis Ababa is 1690 km. The road distance is 2165.7 km.
The best way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 43h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Rwanda to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
The best way to get from Rwanda to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $410 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
Rwanda to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Rwanda. It is currently 4:13 AM in Rwanda and 5:13 AM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Rwanda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Rwandair Express and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kamembe (KME) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Addis Ababa via Duruma Rd, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 43h 36m.
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- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kamembe to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Goma International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 756 908988
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Addis Ababa is 2166 km. It takes approximately 39h 18m to drive from Rwanda to Addis Ababa.
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