There are 6 ways to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa by bus, plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Mombasa, fly
best- Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MBA - ADD
7h 43m$274–557Drive, train, bus
cheapest- Drive from Watamu to Mariakanicar
- Take the train from Mariakani to Nairobitrain
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
29h 31m$103–228Drive 1,658.3 km
- Drive from Watamu to Addis Ababacar 1,658.3 km
30h 50m$191–276Fly from Malindi
- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MYD - ADD
6h 9m$320–1,047Bus
- Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
30h 39m$112–164Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
34h 30m$138–199
Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 30h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $320 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Watamu to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.
The distance between Watamu and Addis Ababa is 1607 km. The road distance is 1658.3 km.
The best way to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 30h 39m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Watamu to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Malindi station.
The best way to get from Watamu to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $320 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 30h 39m.
Watamu to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watamu to Addis Ababa is 1658 km. It takes approximately 30h 50m to drive from Watamu to Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Jambojet Limited and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Malindi (MYD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watamu to Addis Ababa via Malindi, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 30h 39m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–470
Flights from Malindi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Phone
- +254709907000
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Mariakani to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $19–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Malindi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $12–15
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- info@masheastafrica.com
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Malindi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
Bus from Malindi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
Bus from Kilifi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
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