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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mtwara

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mtwara

Cheapest
20 h 6 min
Car
1380 km.
from $75
Other
23 h 39 min
Bus, Train
1064 km.
from $111.39
22 h 26 min
1064 km.
from $126.39
23 h 19 min
Bus, Taxi
1065 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Mtwara
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$825.74
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mtwara
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$584.37

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Mtwara
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$825.74

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$40.65
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$13.97

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Buti La Zungu Express

Phone:
- +255716142929
Email:
Website:
butilazungu.co.tz/
Bus from Temeke Mwisho to Lindi
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.26

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.15–$19.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mtwara is to bus and train and taxi which costs $86.96 - $119.57 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mtwara is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Mtwara?

The distance between Nairobi and Mtwara is 1097 km. The road distance is 1381 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mtwara without a car is to bus and taxi via Dar es Salaam which takes 22h 26m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Nairobi to Mtwara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mtwara?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mtwara is 1381 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Nairobi to Mtwara.

Where can I stay near Mtwara?

There are six+ hotels available in Mtwara. Prices start at $22.11 per night.
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