Addis Ababa LRT
🚆 Light rail · 2 lines · CREC-built
China lead builder
First light rail in sub-Saharan Africa.
Length
~31 km
Stations
39
Opened
2015
metro.ad / Addis Ababa
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
1 transit system in Addis Ababa, with service running since 2015 — 1 operational and 0 under construction or planned.
1
system
31 km
operational
since 2015
first line
Systems in Addis Ababa
Operational
Getting around Addis Ababa
Whether you’re visiting Addis Ababa for the first time or getting around every day, Met Road makes the city easy to move through. Below is every rapid-transit line we track in Addis Ababa, with live status, so you always know what’s running and what’s on the way.
✈️ Arriving in Addis Ababa
The easiest way in from the airport is usually a ride-hailing app (Uber, Bolt or a local equivalent) — fixed prices, no haggling, and ideal with luggage. Licensed airport taxis are also available; always agree the fare before you set off.
Frequently asked questions
Does Addis Ababa have public rail or rapid transit?
Yes. Addis Ababa has 1 operational system: Addis Ababa LRT.
How big is Addis Ababa LRT?
Addis Ababa LRT covers ~31 km, with 39 stations, 2015. Technology: 2 lines · CREC-built.
Who is building Addis Ababa's network?
Addis Ababa LRT is built and run with Chinese lead contractors.