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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Mombasa is to bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Mombasa is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $310 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Arusha to Mombasa?

The distance between Arusha and Mombasa is 356 km. The road distance is 384.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 24m and costs $40 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Arusha to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Mombasa bus from?

Arusha to Mombasa bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Arusha to Mombasa is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $370 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Arusha to Mombasa bus arrive?

Arusha to Mombasa bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Mombasa is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Arusha to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2182+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Arusha to Mombasa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Mombasa by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA)plane ARK - MBA
3h 18m
$374–470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
14h 35m
$16–40
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Drive from Namanga to Emalicar
3. Take the train from Emali to Mombasatrain
10h 43m
$50–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
13h 24m
$42–143
Drive 384.4 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Mombasacar 384.4 km
5h 19m
$48–69
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane JRO - MBA
1h 48m
$318–446
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
20h 10m
$36–50

Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

42Weekly Planes

3h 44mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.2 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya?

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and four other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Mombasa via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 14h 35m.

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