There are 3 ways to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa by train, car, or plane
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Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $380 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Djibouti to Dire Dawa. However, there are services departing from Djibouti-Nagad and arriving at Dire Dawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Djibouti and Dire Dawa is 305 km. The road distance is 319.5 km.
The best way to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $90 - $105.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
Djibouti to Dire Dawa train services, operated by Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE), depart from Djibouti-Nagad station.
The best way to get from Djibouti to Dire Dawa is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $90 - $105. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 4h 28m.
Djibouti to Dire Dawa train services, operated by Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE), arrive at Dire Dawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Djibouti to Dire Dawa is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Djibouti to Dire Dawa.
What companies run services between Djibouti and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE) operates a train from Djibouti-Nagad to Dire Dawa once daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines and AirAsia Japan fly from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) once daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +251 713422932
- info@edr.gov.et
- Website
- Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE)
Train from Djibouti-Nagad to Dire Dawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Ethiopian Railways Corporation (CFDE)
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