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12 h 57 min
979 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Mombasa to Mbale

Composite routes from Mombasa to Mbale

Cheapest
12 h 57 min
Car
979 km.
from $53
Other
12 h 57 min
Rideshare
979 km.
from $12.77
6 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
835 km.
from $251.74
20 h 10 min
Bus, Taxi
834 km.
from $23.63
16 h 26 min
Bus
834 km.
from $45.04
7 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
835 km.
from $155.23
9 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
835 km.
from $216.23
16 h 56 min
Bus, drive via Malaba
834 km.
from $34.48
17 h 22 min
Bus, drive via Malaba #2
834 km.
from $22.87

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Ukunda to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$254.07

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Mombasa to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$558.96
Plane from Mombasa to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$241.37
Plane from Ukunda to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$241.37
Plane from Mombasa to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$698.70
Plane from Ukunda to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$571.67

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Mombasa to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$444.63

Safarilink

Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Ukunda to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$355.70

Renegade Air

Website:
flyrenegadeair.com/en
Plane from Ukunda to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$317.59

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Mombasa to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$558.96
Plane from Mombasa to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$241.37
Plane from Ukunda to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$241.37
Plane from Ukunda to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$571.67

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

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$33.03
Bus from Mombasa to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$35.57

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.96

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Eldoret to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.09
Bus from Mombasa to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Email:
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Mombasa to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
16h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.05

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Mombasa to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$34.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Mbale is to bus and taxi which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Mbale is to fly and bus and drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Mombasa to Mbale?

The distance between Mombasa and Mbale is 905 km. The road distance is 983.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 10m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Mombasa to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Mbale is 983 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Mombasa to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 33+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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