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Nairobi, Kenya → Mombasa, Kenya

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mombasa

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mombasa

Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
482 km.
from $26
Other
2 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
440 km.
from $10.87
2 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
440 km.
from $84.54
3 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
440 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 7
World Ticket
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Safarilink
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Skyward Express
Website
Nairobi Matatu
Website
World Ticket
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$18.48–$206.52
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$45.65–$500.00
Kenya Airways
Website
1h 7m
Every day
$20.65–$239.13
Safarilink
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$45.65–$500.00
Jambojet Limited
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$20.65–$239.13
Skyward Express
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$54.35–$97.83
Nairobi Matatu
Website
27 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.38–$0.60
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–$21.74
+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 30m
3 times a day
$11.33–$33.98
0709 907 555
0709 907 555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

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

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

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

The distance between Nairobi (Station) and Mombasa is 447 km. The road distance is 483.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $76.09 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $76.09 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $1 - $29.35 and takes 9h 13m.

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

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

Can I drive from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa is 483 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Nairobi (Station) to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Mombasa. Prices start at $50.52 per night.
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