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Mombasa, Kenya → Arusha, Tanzania

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Eight ways to Travel from Mombasa to Arusha

Composite routes from Mombasa to Arusha

Cheapest
5 h 31 min
Car
385 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane
Other
5 h 31 min
Rideshare
385 km.
from $14.65
5 h 35 min
Plane
466 km.
from $1051.48
14 h 29 min
466 km.
from $36.43
10 h 34 min
Train, Bus
465 km.
from $101.67
12 h 37 min
Train, Bus
466 km.
from $89.39
5 h 54 min
Plane
466 km.
from $406.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Namanga to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.56–$4.07
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16

Marangu Luxury Shuttles

Phone:
+254 203 555 780
Email:
Website:
marangushuttles.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.72

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Email:
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Mombasa to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$19.06

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Mombasa to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$34.30

Other operators

Kenya Ferries

Phone:
254 20 2118344
Email:
Website:
kenyaferry.co.ke/
Other from Mombasa to Likoni
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:
0709 907 555
Email:
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Mombasa to Emali
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$33.03
Train from Mombasa to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.40–$40.22

Airlines

Mombasa Air Safari

Plane from Mombasa to Amboseli
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$698.70
Plane from Vipingo Airport to Amboseli
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.92–$546.26
Plane from Ukunda to Amboseli
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.63–$698.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha is to bus which costs $17.39 - $38.04 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Arusha?

The distance between Mombasa and Arusha is 510 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.

How do I travel from Mombasa to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Arusha without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $48.91 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Mombasa to Arusha?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Mombasa to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Arusha bus from?

Mombasa to Arusha bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Mombasa station.

Where does the Mombasa to Arusha bus arrive?

Mombasa to Arusha bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Arusha is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Mombasa to Arusha.
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