There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nairobi
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ADD - NBO
5h 36m$349–599Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
24h 29m$59–73Drive 1,400.2 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar 1,400.2 km
21h 53m$220–317Fly to Mombasa
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane ADD - MBA
5h 10m$273–490Fly to Kisumu International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ADD - KIS
7h 1m$334–896Fly to Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane ADD - EDL
10h 3m$368–969Fly to Ukunda, taxi
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane ADD - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
8h 22m$325–746
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $270 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Kenya. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Koja via Eastleigh Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Kenya is 1195 km. The road distance is 1400.2 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya without a car is to bus which takes 24h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Kenya is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $340 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h 29m.
Addis Ababa to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Kenya is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Addis Ababa to Kenya.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Rwandair Express fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–330
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Entebbe, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–600
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–700
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–600
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 11903+ hotels available in Kenya.