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How to get fromKigali to Mombasaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Mombasa

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KGL - MBA
    6h 30m
    $251–466

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    30h 30m
    $61–111

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train Express / ...
    29h 21m
    $87–213

  4. Drive 1,390.9 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Mombasacar car 1,390.9 km
    24h 37m
    $179–259

  5. Fly to Ukunda, taxi

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane KGL - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $281–581

  6. Fly to Malindi, bus

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KGL - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus bus
    8h 53m
    $277–670

  7. Bus via Kigali Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    32h 57m
    $61–64

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Mombasa, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Mombasa via Duruma Rd and Nairobi in around 30h 30m.

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