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24 h 36 min
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Kigali, Rwanda → Mombasa, Kenya

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Mombasa

Composite routes from Kigali to Mombasa

Cheapest
24 h 36 min
Car
1390 km.
from $76
Other
26 h 16 min
1090 km.
from $50.78
24 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1090 km.
from $111.24
6 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1090 km.
from $10.87
6 h 43 min
Plane
1090 km.
from $189.26
31 h
1090 km.
from $70.35
34 h 12 min
1090 km.
from $65.61

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
5h 55m
Every day
$318.46–$496.81
Kenya Airways
Website
4h 1m
Every day
$152.86–$1,082.78
Jambojet Limited
Website
4h 45m
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.86–$420.37
Other operators
Found: 1
Kenya Ferries
Website
Kenya Ferries
Website
10 min
Every 10 minutes
254 20 2118344
254 20 2118344
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 5
Modern Coast
Website
Trinity Express
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Crown Bus
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MASH
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Simba Coach
Modern Coast
Website
16h 16m
Once daily
$1.15–$59.87
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trinity Express
Website
21h
Once daily
$58.25
Crown Bus
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$7.01–$19.11
+254 722 719944
+254 722 719944
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
MASH
Website
9h
Every 4 hours
$11.46–$34.39
+254 730 889 000
+254 730 889 000
[email protected]
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Simba Coach
21h 30m
Once daily
$58.25
0707 471111
0707 471111
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Train operators
Found: 1
Kenya Railways
Website
Kenya Railways
Website
5h 30m
3 times a day
$13.44–$40.33
0709 907 555
0709 907 555
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Mombasa is to bus which costs $10.33 - $81.52 and takes 26h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Mombasa is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

How far is it from Kigali to Mombasa?

The distance between Kigali and Mombasa is 1096 km. The road distance is 1491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 40m and costs $43.48 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kigali to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Mombasa bus from?

Kigali to Mombasa bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Kigali station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Kigali to Mombasa is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.33 - $81.52 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Kigali to Mombasa bus arrive?

Kigali to Mombasa bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Mombasa?

Mombasa is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 06:15 in Kigali and 07:15 in Mombasa.

Can I drive from Kigali to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Mombasa is 1492 km. It takes approximately 23h 22m to drive from Kigali to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Mombasa. Prices start at $50.89 per night.
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