Express · No. ETR 1
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR train timings
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal | — | 06:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Adama Station | 07:15 | 07:20 | 5 min | 99 |
| 3 | Djibouti City Station | 18:00 | — | 756 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Ethiopia's national railway on the day.
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR: Addis Ababa to Djibouti City
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR (ETR 1) is an express train run by Ethiopia's national railway between Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal and Djibouti City Station. The full journey covers 756 km and takes 12h 0m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal at 06:00 and reaches Djibouti City Station at 18:00. It runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On the way it stops at Adama Station.
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.
How to book Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR tickets
Tickets are sold by Ethiopia's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR: common questions
- What time does Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR leave Addis Ababa?
- Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR departs Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal at 06:00 and arrives at Djibouti City Station at 18:00. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR take from Addis Ababa to Djibouti City?
- The scheduled journey time is 12h 0m for 756 km.
- Which stations does Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR stop at?
- Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR calls at Addis Ababa Lebu Terminal, Adama Station and Djibouti City Station.
- Does Ethiopia–Djibouti SGR run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.