Nairobi to Mombasa Bus and Coach

Nairobi to Mombasa Mombasa to Nairobi

Nairobi to Mombasa Route Overview

Nairobi to Mombasa bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 39 daily bus departures available, including 27 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Nairobi at 08:00h, arriving at Mombasa at 17:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Nairobi, Kenya
Arrival station and country Mombasa, Kenya
Travel Distance 300 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 20min
Total Departures 39
Popular Operators Coast Bus, Tahmeed Coach
Lowest Price £14
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Nairobi to Mombasa

The shortest travel distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 300 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 21:15 has a travel time of 07:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Mombasa earlier, there are 27 overnight coaches from Nairobi to Mombasa. The overnight coaches depart between 19:15 and 22:30 and arrive between 02:55 and 07:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Mombasa:
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Bus companies operating the Nairobi to Mombasa route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Coast Bus
Tahmeed Coach

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Nairobi or Mombasa coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £14 (One-Way) or £28 (Return).

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