Buses to Harar
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 Harar, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harar to Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h |
| Harar to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 75 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Harar to Ārabī | Ethiopia | 83 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Harar to Debre Birhan | Ethiopia | 286 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Harar to Nazrēt | Ethiopia | 325 km (202 mi) | about 6 h 4 min |
| Harar to Kombolcha | Ethiopia | 326 km (202 mi) | about 6 h 6 min |
| Harar to Dessie | Ethiopia | 339 km (211 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Harar to Bishoftu | Ethiopia | 350 km (218 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Harar to Āsela | Ethiopia | 361 km (225 mi) | about 6 h 44 min |
| Harar to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 371 km (231 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Harar to Burayu | Ethiopia | 381 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Harar to Sebeta | Ethiopia | 387 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Harar to Gonder | Ethiopia | 626 km (389 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
| Harar to Mek'ele | Ethiopia | 547 km (340 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
| Harar to Warder | Ethiopia | 440 km (273 mi) | about 8 h 9 min |
| Harar to Awasa | Ethiopia | 473 km (294 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Harar to Bahir Dar | Ethiopia | 576 km (358 mi) | about 10 h 35 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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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.