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. 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.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Visit your nearest railway station booking office with valid ID.
Contact Ethiopia Railways for schedule info via their official website or helpdesk.
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