Nairobi to Mombasa Bus
Nairobi to Mombasa
Mombasa to Nairobi
Nairobi to Mombasa Route Summary
Nairobi to Mombasa bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 39 daily bus departures available, including 27 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Nairobi bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Mombasa bus station at 17:00h the same day. While 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
$19
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Nairobi to Mombasa:
08:00
Nairobi
7h 40min
DIRECT
15:40
Mombasa
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08:00
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
17:00
Mombasa
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33.69
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09:00
Nairobi
7h 40min
DIRECT
16:40
Mombasa
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09:00
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
18:00
Mombasa
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10:00
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
19:00
Mombasa
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Getting from Nairobi and Mombasa by bus
The shortest travel distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 300 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:15 has a travel time of 07:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Mombasa earlier, there
are 27 night buses from Nairobi to Mombasa.
The overnight buses 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:
19:15
Nairobi
7h 40min
DIRECT
02:55
Mombasa
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37.73
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19:15
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
04:15
Mombasa
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39.82
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19:30
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
04:30
Mombasa
fromÂ
33.69
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19:45
Nairobi
7h 40min
DIRECT
03:25
Mombasa
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37.73
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19:45
Nairobi
9h 0min
DIRECT
04:45
Mombasa
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39.82
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Best offer on 23. Jun
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Bus companies operating the Nairobi to Mombasa route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Nairobi or Mombasa bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $19 (One-Way) or $38 (Return).
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