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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Mombasa is to train and bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $28 - $50 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Mombasa is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Mombasa via Ubungo and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Kigoma to Mombasa?

The distance between Kigoma and Mombasa is 1121 km. The road distance is 1408.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Mombasa without a car is to bus which takes 29h 25m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Kigoma to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Mombasa bus from?

Kigoma to Mombasa bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Mombasa is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Kigoma to Mombasa bus arrive?

Kigoma to Mombasa bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Mombasa is 1409 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Kigoma to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Mombasa.

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

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

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Fly Kigoma to Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane TKQ - MBA
6h 12m
$275–781
Train, bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
2d 1h
$29–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
29h 25m
$41–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
2d 1h
$36–57
Drive 1,408.9 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Mombasacar 1,408.9 km
23h 38m
$175–253
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Mombasa
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA)plane BJM - MBA
7h 28m
$404–1,073
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Ukunda, taxi
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Ukunda (UKA)plane BJM - UKA
3. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
9h 45m
$394–928
Fly Kigoma to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane TKQ - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
12h 42m
$169–492

Kigoma (TKQ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 33mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,121.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Air Tanzania, Skyward Express, and three other airlines fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Mombasa (MBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Mombasa via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo, and Dar es Salaam in around 29h 25m.

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