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482 km.
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Mombasa, Kenya → Nairobi, Kenya

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mombasa to Nairobi

Composite routes from Mombasa to Nairobi

Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
482 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 8 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
World Ticket
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Safarilink
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Skyward Express
Website
World Ticket
Website
1h
Every day
$26.09–$293.48
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 10m
Wednesday to Sunday
$45.65–$500.00
Kenya Airways
Website
1h 7m
Every day
$26.09–$293.48
Safarilink
Website
1h 10m
Wednesday to Sunday
$45.65–$500.00
Jambojet Limited
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.09–$293.48
Skyward Express
Website
1h
Every day
$26.09–$293.48
Other operators
Found: 1
Kenya Ferries
Website
Kenya Ferries
Website
10 min
Every 10 minutes
254 20 2118344
254 20 2118344
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 2
Modern Coast
Website
MASH
Website
Modern Coast
Website
8h 30m
Once daily
$0.43–$22.83
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
MASH
Website
9h
Every 4 hours
$9.78–$29.35
+254 730 889 000
+254 730 889 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Kenya Railways
Website
Kenya Railways
Website
5h 18m
3 times a day
$11.47–$34.41
0709 907 555
0709 907 555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) is to bus which costs $1 - $29.35 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Nairobi (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mombasa and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi (Station) is 460 km. The road distance is 483.8 km.

How do I travel from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) bus from?

Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Mombasa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $70.65 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $76.09 and takes 7h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $1 - $29.35 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) bus arrive?

Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Nairobi (Station) is 484 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Mombasa to Nairobi (Station).

Where can I stay near Nairobi (Station)?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Nairobi (Station). Prices start at $86.60 per night.
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