Mombasa to Nairobi

Mombasa to Nairobi

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Mombasa to Nairobi Schedule

Mombasa to Nairobi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 4pax Any timeKES 73,666
Kenya Airways Economy #KQ62504:20 - 05:20€ 308.55
Jambojet Economy #JM871106:30 - 07:45€ 70.38
Safarilink Aviation Economy #F24408:25 - 09:45KES 8,776
Kenya Airways Economy #KQ871510:30 - 11:45KES 23,830
Kenya Airways Economy #KQ30712:35 - 13:35KES 10,944
Kenya Railways Economy Class 15:00 - 21:00KES 3,751
Jambojet Economy #JM860716:50 - 18:05€ 70.38
Jambojet Economy #JM861319:20 - 20:35KES 7,706
Jambojet Economy #JM861120:25 - 21:40€ 70.38
Kenya Airways Economy #KQ61922:30 - 23:30KES 10,533

Transportation from Mombasa to Nairobi

Facts about the transport from Mombasa to Nairobi

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure4:20 午前
Latest Departure10:00 午後
Departures per day21
Distance389 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip, Kenya Airways, Kenya Railways, Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Express

How to get from Mombasa to Nairobi

Travelling between Mombasa and Nairobi is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 631.00 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 25.61.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between Mombasa and Nairobi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mombasa and Nairobi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 7h 46m to reach Nairobi.

How much does it cost to get from Mombasa to Nairobi?

Travelling between Mombasa and Nairobi can be as cheap as USD 25.61 if you opt for a Kenya Railways train and as expensive as USD 631.00 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mombasa and Nairobi ?

  • 12 from Mombasa to Nairobi starting from 04:20 Mombasa Airport until 20:45 Mombasa Airport
  • 6 from Mombasa to Nairobi starting from 08:00 Mombasa Terminus until 22:00 Mombasa Terminus
  • 3 from Mombasa to Nairobi starting from 00:00 Mombasa Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Mombasa Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mombasa to Nairobi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mombasa to Nairobi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 67.90.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mombasa and Nairobi

Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Mombasa and Nairobi

Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mombasa to Nairobi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly