What is the best way to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Mombasa from Nairobi. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Mombasa from Nairobi?
You can reach Mombasa with just £14 by taking a Bus from Ena Coach, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Ena Coach8h 0m022:00NairobiEldoret Bus Stop06:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 22:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m008:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 08:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m009:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop18:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m010:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop19:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 10:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Ena Coach8h 0m009:00NairobiEldoret Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Ena Coach8h 0m015:30NairobiEldoret Bus Stop23:30MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 15:30:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Ena Coach8h 0m016:30NairobiEldoret Bus Stop00:30MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 16:30:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 17/07/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m008:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 08:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m009:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop18:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Nairobi to Mombasa?
You can get to Mombasa from Nairobi in just 8h 0m with a Bus from Ena Coach. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Ena Coach8h 0m022:00NairobiEldoret Bus Stop06:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 22:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m008:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 08:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m009:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop18:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m010:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop19:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 15/07/2025 10:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 15/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Ena Coach8h 0m009:00NairobiEldoret Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Ena Coach8h 0m015:30NairobiEldoret Bus Stop23:30MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 15:30:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Ena Coach8h 0m016:30NairobiEldoret Bus Stop00:30MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Ena Coach goes from Eldoret Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 16:30:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 17/07/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m008:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop17:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 08:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tahmeed Coach9h 0m009:00NairobiICEA Bus Stop18:00MombasaDreamline Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 16/07/2025 09:00:00 to Dreamline Bus Stop, Mombasa (Kenya) arriving at 16/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
What are the most popular stations in Nairobi and Mombasa?
In Nairobi, you will usually depart from Kenya Polytechnic Coach Stop, ICEA Bus Stop or SGR Terminus Train Station, while in Mombasa you will be arriving at Dreamline Bus Stop, SGR MSA Train Station or Makutini Stage Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Mombasa from Nairobi? With 4 connections between 4 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Nairobi and Mombasa, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from Ena Coach.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Ena Coach: you will get to Mombasa in just 8h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Nairobi and Mombasa are Tahmeed Coach and Ena Coach, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Nairobi and Mombasa is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wilson Airport or to Kwale, and look at flights from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Nairobi to Mombasa?
The most popular companies between Nairobi and Mombasa, are Tahmeed Coach and Ena Coach. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Tahmeed Coach and Ena Coach
All you need to know when you travel from Nairobi to Mombasa
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nairobi to Mombasa. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Nairobi to Mombasa
How can I reach Mombasa from Nairobi?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Mombasa from Nairobi.
How far is Mombasa from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 441.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nairobi and Mombasa?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 75 kgs, and a flight 109 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nairobi to Mombasa?
You can get to Mombasa with just £14 by taking a Bus from Ena Coach.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mombasa?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Mombasa in just 8h 0m with a Bus from Ena Coach.
More routes to Nairobi and to Mombasa
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nairobi and to Mombasa. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
- Trips to Mombasa
- Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
- Kisumu to Mombasa
