How to Travel from

Addis Ababa to Axum

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Ethiopia Addis Ababa Axum

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4 h 22 min

Bus, Plane

565 km.

from $240.25

4 h 25 min

Bus, Plane

568 km.

from $240.25

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86 м

Turn sharp left

1 km 558 м

Turn left onto Gaston Guez Street

Gaston Guez Street, 29 м

29 м

Turn right onto Gobena Aba Tigu Street

Gobena Aba Tigu Street, 1 km 517 м

1 km 517 м

At roundabout, take exit 2

442 м

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Duration 1h 30m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $139.24–$303.79

What is the cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum?

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum?

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Axum?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Axum is 589 km. The road distance is 999.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Axum?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Addis Ababa to Axum, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Axum?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . There are no good options to train or bus between Addis Ababa to Axum.

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to Axum?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Axum is 999 km. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Addis Ababa to Axum.

Where can I stay near Axum?

There are five+ hotels available in Axum. Prices start at $24.57 per night.

Obelisk of Axum

The Obelisk of Axum (Tigrinya: ሓወልቲ ኣኽሱም, romanized: ḥawelti Akhsum; Amharic: የአክሱም ሐውልት, romanized: Ye’Åksum ḥāwelt) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite stele, weighing 160 tonnes (160 long tons; 180 short tons), in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides. The obelisk ends in a semi-circular top, which used to be enclosed by metal frames.

Ezana Stone

The Ezana Stone is an ancient stele still standing in modern-day Axum in Ethiopia, the centre of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. This stone monument, that probably dates from the 4th century of the Christian era, documents the conversion of King Ezana to Christianity and his conquest of various neighbouring areas, including Meroë.

King Ezana's Stela

Axum

Axum, also spelled Aksum, is a town in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia with a population of 66,900 residents (as of 2015). It is the site of the historic capital of the Aksumite Empire.

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