Buses to Bishoftu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Bishoftu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoftu to Nazrēt | Ethiopia | 39 km (24 mi) | about 57 min |
| Bishoftu to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Bishoftu to Sebeta | Ethiopia | 44 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Bishoftu to Burayu | Ethiopia | 47 km (29 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Bishoftu to Āsela | Ethiopia | 91 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bishoftu to Debre Birhan | Ethiopia | 120 km (74 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Bishoftu to Shashamane | Ethiopia | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Bishoftu to Hosa’ina | Ethiopia | 182 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Bishoftu to Awasa | Ethiopia | 196 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 46 min |
| Bishoftu to Debre Mark’os | Ethiopia | 224 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Bishoftu to Sodo | Ethiopia | 249 km (155 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Bishoftu to Jimma | Ethiopia | 265 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Bishoftu to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 425 km (264 mi) | about 7 h 52 min |
| Bishoftu to Gonder | Ethiopia | 459 km (285 mi) | about 8 h 29 min |
| Bishoftu to Mek'ele | Ethiopia | 530 km (330 mi) | about 9 h 46 min |
| Bishoftu to Warder | Ethiopia | 728 km (452 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Bishoftu to Bahir Dar | Ethiopia | 361 km (224 mi) | about 6 h 43 min |
| Bishoftu to Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | 330 km (205 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Bishoftu to Dessie | Ethiopia | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.