~8h 30mTotal estimate
~€27–85Rough fare per person
Train to Adama
Addis Ababa → Adama · about ~25m · ~€2–5
Train to Djibouti
Adama → Djibouti · about ~7h 50m · ~€25–80
Addis Ababa → Djibouti
Ethiopia to Djibouti · 1 border · Where else can you go from Addis Ababa?
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About the trip from Addis Ababa to Djibouti
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Djibouti (Djibouti) are 559 km (347 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Adama: ~8h 30m door to door with 1 change, for ~€27–85 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Addis Ababa to Adama: ~25m, 22 km, ~€2–5
- Train from Adama to Djibouti: ~7h 50m, 550 km, ~€25–80
Every route we know
- Train, via Adama: ~8h 30m, 1 change, ~€27–85
- Train, direct: about 18h 30m, no changes, ~€25–80
- Flight + Train, via Dire Dawa: ~10h 15m, 1 change, ~€50–160
Questions
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Djibouti?
~8h 30m door to door by train, via Adama, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Addis Ababa to Djibouti?
~€27–85 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct train from Addis Ababa to Djibouti?
Yes, a direct train takes about 18h 30m and costs ~€25–80.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.