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345 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mbale

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mbale

Cheapest
4 h 58 min
Car
345 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
World Ticket
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Safarilink
Website
Renegade Air
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
World Ticket
Website
45 min
Every day
$12.07–$165.15
FlexFlight ApS
Website
50 min
Every day
$47.00–$190.56
Kenya Airways
Website
56 min
Every day
$13.97–$190.56
Safarilink
Website
46 min
Every day
$47.00–$190.56
Renegade Air
Website
45 min
Every day
$12.07–$165.15
Jambojet Limited
Website
1h
Every day
$13.97–$190.56
Bus operators
Found: 3
The Guardian Coach
Website
MASH
Website
Easy Coach
Website
The Guardian Coach
Website
6h 30m
Hourly
$6.35–$15.24
+254 726 511 628
+254 726 511 628
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
MASH
Website
5h 45m
Once daily
$19.06–$34.30
+254 730 889 000
+254 730 889 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Easy Coach
Website
7h
Every 2 hours
$10.80–$16.51
+254 0202210711
+254 0202210711
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbale?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbale is 299 km. The road distance is 350.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Mbale without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale without a car is to bus via Kakamega which takes 6h 7m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Nairobi to Mbale, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Mbale?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Kakamega, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 6h 7m.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbale is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Nairobi to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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