There are 9 ways to get from Karatina University to Mombasa by car, bus, train, plane, or taxi
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Karatina University to Thika Towncar
- Take the bus from Thika Town to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
12h 31m$22–52Train
- Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
13h 15m$64–178Drive 607.7 km
- Drive from Karatina University to Mombasacar 607.7 km
7h 24m$70–102Train to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa
- Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
8h 5m$129–618Train, bus via Nairobi
- Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
14h 43m$40–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
- Take the bus from Thika to Mombasabus
19h 43m$40–55Train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa
- Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
8h 26m$219–776Train to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda, taxi
- Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane NBO - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
8h 57m$219–353Train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda, taxi
- Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
9h 13m$299–471
Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karatina University to Mombasa is to drive and bus which costs $22 - $55 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Karatina University to Mombasa is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Karatina University to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Karatina and arriving at Mombasa via Makadara/Mwisho and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Karatina University and Mombasa is 622 km. The road distance is 607.7 km.
The best way to get from Karatina University to Mombasa without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Karatina University to Mombasa, including transfers.
Karatina University to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Karatina station.
Karatina University to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Makadara/Mwisho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatina University to Mombasa is 608 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Karatina University to Mombasa.
There are 2283+ hotels available in Mombasa.
What companies run services between Karatina University, Kenya and Mombasa, Kenya?
You can take a vehicle from Karatina University to Mombasa via Karatina, Makadara/Mwisho, Nairobi, and Mombasa in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Nairobi to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Nairobi to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
Flights from Nairobi to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $6–11
- First Class
- $8
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
Train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $6–11
- First Class
- $8
Train from Karatina to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–9
- First Class
- $7
Train from Karatina to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–9
- First Class
- $7
Train from Karatina to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–9
- First Class
- $7
Train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $6–11
- First Class
- $8
Train from Karatina to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–9
- First Class
- $7
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Thika Town to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Thika to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $11–14
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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