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Debre Mark’osMek'ele

Debre Mark’os to Mek'ele by bus

Mek'ele lies 398 km (247 mi) north-east of Debre Mark’os, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 7 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 485 km (302 mi) of road.

Debre Mark’osMek'ele

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Debre Mark’osMek'ele
CountryEthiopiaEthiopia
Population140,700457,900
Elevation2,487 m (8,159 ft)2,068 m (6,785 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

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Common questions

How far is Mek'ele from Debre Mark’os?

398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Debre Mark’os; by road roughly 485 km (302 mi).

How long does it take to get from Debre Mark’os to Mek'ele by bus?

About 7 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Debre Mark’os and Mek'ele?

No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.

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.