What is the cheapest way to get from Arua to Mombasa?

The cheapest way to get from Arua to Mombasa is to bus via Busia which costs $29 - $45 and takes 29h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arua to Mombasa?

The fastest way to get from Arua to Mombasa is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Arua and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Arua to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Arua and arriving at Mombasa via Kampala and Malaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

How far is it from Arua to Mombasa?

The distance between Arua and Mombasa is 1258 km. The road distance is 1512.8 km.

How do I travel from Arua to Mombasa without a car?

The best way to get from Arua to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Arua to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arua to Mombasa bus from?

Arua to Mombasa bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Bus or fly from Arua to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Arua to Mombasa is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 29h 40m.

Where does the Arua to Mombasa bus arrive?

Arua to Mombasa bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Arua to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Arua to Mombasa is 1513 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Arua to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2317+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Arua to Mombasa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Arua to Mombasa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Arua to Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Mombasa (MBA)plane RUA - MBA
7h 45m
$263–728
Bus via Busia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
3. Take the bus from Busia to Mombasabus
29h 57m
$29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
27h 53m
Drive 1,512.8 km
1. Drive from Arua to Mombasacar 1,512.8 km
20h 31m
$226–327
Fly Arua to Ukunda, taxi
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Ukunda (UKA)plane RUA - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
22h 47m
$283–683
Bus to Entebbe, fly to Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane EBB - MBA
12h 47m
$199–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
3. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus
29h 40m
$30–43
Bus via Malaba
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
3. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus
32h 40m
$30–38

Arua (RUA) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 43mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.4 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Arua, Uganda and Mombasa, Kenya?

Eagle Air Uganda, Uganda Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arua (RUA) to Mombasa (MBA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arua to Mombasa via Kampala, Kampala, and Malaba in around 29h 40m.

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