How to Travel from
Nairobi to Tanga
by Plane, Route or Car
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Nairobi, Kenya → Tanga, Tanzania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Tanga
Composite routes from Nairobi to Tanga
Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
592 km.
from $32
Other
6 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $114.82
14 h 12 min
490 km.
from $20.17
11 h 50 min
Train, Bus
490 km.
from $98.22
13 h 42 min
490 km.
from $42.96
6 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $10.87
7 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $89.29
8 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator Nairobi - Tanga
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4 м
4 м
Turn left onto Utalii Lane
Utalii Lane, 181 м
181 м
Turn sharp right onto Koinage Street
Koinage Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Kenyatta Avenue
Kenyatta Avenue, 241 м
241 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Highway, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Highway, 182 м
182 м
Keep left toward A8/E
A8/E, 11 km 279 м
11 km 279 м
Keep left
373 м
373 м
Keep right
337 м
337 м
Keep left
12 km 601 м
12 km 601 м
Continue onto Mombasa Road
Mombasa Road, 397 km 676 м
397 km 676 м
Turn right onto Green Hills Academy Road
Green Hills Academy Road, 31 km 575 м
31 km 575 м
Turn right
17 km 196 м
17 km 196 м
Turn sharp left
11 km 775 м
11 km 775 м
Turn right onto B92
37 km 325 м
37 km 325 м
Turn right onto Lungalunga-Ramisi Road
Lungalunga-Ramisi Road, 63 km 488 м
63 km 488 м
Keep left
1 km 256 м
1 km 256 м
Keep right
285 м
285 м
Turn slight right
102 м
102 м
Turn left onto Mombasa Road
Mombasa Road, 6 km 208 м
6 km 208 м
Continue onto Msambweni Street
Msambweni Street, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Turn right onto Bomani Avenue
Bomani Avenue, 120 м
120 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Avenue
Uhuru Avenue, 321 м
321 м
Turn sharp left
110 м
110 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52
Plane from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$239.13
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$500.00
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$228.26
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$239.13
Plane from Nairobi to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$239.13
Safarilink
Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$500.00
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$228.26
Auric Air Services Limited
Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Jambojet Limited
Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$239.13
Plane from Nairobi to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$239.13
Skyward Express
Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$108.70
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$163.04
Plane from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$239.13
Other operators
Kenya Ferries
Other from Likoni to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Bus operators
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.35–$28.26
Crown Bus
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30
MASH
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$29.35
Train operators
Kenya Railways
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$34.41
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Tanga?
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Tanga is to bus via Nairobi which costs $10.33 - $44.57 and takes 14h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Tanga?
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Tanga is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Tanga?
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Tanga via Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
How far is it from Nairobi to Tanga?
The distance between Nairobi and Tanga is 620 km. The road distance is 592.3 km.
How do I travel from Nairobi to Tanga without a car?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Tanga without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $46.74 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Tanga?
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Nairobi to Tanga, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nairobi to Tanga bus from?
Nairobi to Tanga bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.
Bus or fly from Nairobi to Tanga?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Tanga is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs $14.13 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $434.78 and takes 6h 40m.
Where does the Nairobi to Tanga bus arrive?
Nairobi to Tanga bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.
Can I drive from Nairobi to Tanga?
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Tanga is 592 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Nairobi to Tanga.
Where can I stay near Tanga?
There are 14+ hotels available in Tanga. Prices start at $21.61 per night.
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