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How to get fromArusha to Mombasaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Mombasa by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ARK - MBA
    3h 18m
    $374–470

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    14h 35m
    $17–40

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus bus
    2. Drive from Namanga to Emalicar car
    3. Take the train from Emali to Mombasatrain train
    10h 43m
    $50–144

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train Express / ...
    13h 24m
    $42–143

  5. Drive  384.4 km

    1. Drive from Arusha to Mombasacar car 384.4 km
    5h 19m
    $48–69

  6. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    20h 10m
    $35–50

Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Safarilink, Precision Air, and five other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mombasa (MBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Mombasa via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 14h 35m.

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