Ethiopian Railways ETR 1 is the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway from Addis Ababa to Djibouti City — Africa's longest electrified railway at 756 km. Opened in 2017 and built by Chinese companies, it replaced the historic narrow-gauge Ethio-Djibouti Railway (1917-2018) and covers the route in approximately 12 hours, crucially connecting landlocked Ethiopia to the Red Sea port.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal Addis Ababa | Start | 06:00 |
| 2 | Adama Station Adama | 07:15 | 07:20 |
| 3 | Djibouti City Station Djibouti City | 18:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Ethiopia railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Ethiopian Railways ETR 1 is the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway from Addis Ababa to Djibouti City — Africa's longest electrified railway at 756 km. Opened in 2017 and built by Chinese companies, it replaced the historic narrow-gauge Ethio-Djibouti Railway (1917-2018) and covers the route in approximately 12 hours, crucially connecting landlocked Ethiopia to the Red Sea port.
The train runs on Mon, Wed, Fri. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 12h 0m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Business. Fares start from ETB 450 for Economy.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Premium seating, exclusive coach
Book tickets through the official Ethiopia Railways website. Check availability and fares before travelling.
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Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR departs at 06:00 and arrives at the final destination at 18:00. Total journey time is approximately 12h 0m. Always verify current timings with Ethiopia Railways before travelling.
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR fares start from approximately 450 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR tickets at official website, the official Ethiopia Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR makes 3 stops. The route starts at Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal and ends at Djibouti City Station. Major intermediate stops include Adama Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Ethiopia Railways website or app before booking.