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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kampala to Mombasa Island

Composite routes from Kampala to Mombasa Island

Cheapest
15 h 25 min
Car
1141 km.
from $62
Other
5 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
924 km.
Select a ticket
24 h 48 min
924 km.
from $21.78
21 h 24 min
Bus, Train
923 km.
from $99.41
21 h 33 min
924 km.
from $41.91
21 h 50 min
924 km.
from $30.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$407.64

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.27

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Malaba to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$35.67
Bus from Busia to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$35.67

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$44.81
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.98
Bus from Kampala to Busia
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.04

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Malaba to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.20

14-Seater Paratransit Taxi

Website:
transportforcairo.com/
Bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:
0709 907 555
Email:
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.44–$40.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island is to bus via Malaba which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 24h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island is to drive which takes 16h 36m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Mombasa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Mombasa Island. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Mombasa via Malaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.

How far is it from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

The distance between Kampala and Mombasa Island is 955 km. The road distance is 1141.5 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Mombasa Island without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 24m and costs $42.39 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Mombasa Island bus from?

Kampala to Mombasa Island bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Train, bus or fly from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

The best way to get from Kampala to Mombasa Island is to bus which takes 21h 33m and costs $22.83 - $38.04 . There are no good options to train or fly between Kampala to Mombasa Island.

Where does the Kampala to Mombasa Island bus arrive?

Kampala to Mombasa Island bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Malaba station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Mombasa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mombasa Island is 1142 km. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Kampala to Mombasa Island.

Where can I stay near Mombasa Island?

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