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Mombasa, Kenya → Mwanza, Tanzania

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mombasa to Mwanza

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from Tanga Airport to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Mombasa to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$584.37
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$330.30
Plane from Tanga Airport to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$698.70

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$49.15

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Mombasa to Dar
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.24–$34.30
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.08–$33.03

MASH

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

Darlux Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 744 666 643
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.00

Train operators

Kenya Railways

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Mwanza is to bus which costs $31.52 - $48.91 and takes 29h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Mwanza is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Mwanza?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Mwanza via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Mwanza?

The distance between Mombasa and Mwanza is 781 km. The road distance is 1164.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Mwanza without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $41.30 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Mombasa to Mwanza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Mwanza bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mombasa to Mwanza?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Mwanza is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $10.33 - $76.09 and takes 21h 37m. There are no good options to train between Mombasa to Mwanza.

Where does the Mombasa to Mwanza bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mombasa to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Mwanza is 1164 km. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Mombasa to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 29+ hotels available in Mwanza. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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