What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 23h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

The fastest way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $150 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Victoria and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Victoria to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and arriving at Mombasa via Kampala and Malaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.

How far is it from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

The distance between Lake Victoria and Mombasa is 707 km. The road distance is 1150.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Victoria to Mombasa without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 17h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Victoria to Mombasa bus from?

Lake Victoria to Mombasa bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 23h 46m.

Where does the Lake Victoria to Mombasa bus arrive?

Lake Victoria to Mombasa bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Malaba station.

Can I drive from Lake Victoria to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Victoria to Mombasa is 1151 km. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Lake Victoria to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Lake Victoria to Mombasa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Victoria to Mombasa by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Kisumu International Airport to Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane KIS - MBA
1h 51m
$151–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus
23h 46m
$23–34
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Sena Mfangano to Mbitaferry
2. Take the bus from Mbita to Nairobibus
3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
17h 12m
Drive 1,150.7 km
1. Drive from Entebbe to Mombasacar 1,150.7 km
15h 14m
$172–249
Fly Entebbe to Mombasa
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane EBB - MBA
2h 1m
$190–254
Fly Kisumu International Airport to Ukunda, taxi
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Ukunda (UKA)plane KIS - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
3h 43m
$301–386
Ferry, bus, train via Homa Bay
1. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Misoriferry
2. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
3. Take the bus from Homa Bay to Nairobibus
4. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
18h 10m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
2. Take the bus from Mbita to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
18h 18m
Bus via Malaba
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus
27h 1m
$23–29

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

57Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 706.6 km
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Lake Victoria, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya?

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and Safarilink fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort to Mombasa via Mukwano Arcade, Kampala, and Malaba in around 23h 46m.

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