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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Arua is to bus via Busia which costs $30 - $45 and takes 29h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Arua is to fly and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $220 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Arua?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Arua. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Arua via Malaba and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Arua?

The distance between Mombasa and Arua is 1258 km. The road distance is 1512.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Arua without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Mombasa to Arua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Arua bus from?

Mombasa to Arua bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Mombasa station.

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Arua?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Arua is to fly which takes 11h and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 29h 41m.

Where does the Mombasa to Arua bus arrive?

Mombasa to Arua bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malaba station.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Arua?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Arua is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Mombasa to Arua.

Where can I stay near Arua?

There are nine+ hotels available in Arua.

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

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Fly Mombasa to Arua
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arua (RUA)plane MBA - RUA
11h
$233–628
Bus via Busia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
29h 58m
$31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
27h 39m
Drive 1,512.1 km
1. Drive from Mombasa to Aruacar 1,512.1 km
20h 29m
$226–327
Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Arua
1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Arua (RUA)plane UKA - RUA
17h 56m
$369–829
Fly Mombasa to Entebbe, bus
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Entebbe (EBB)plane MBA - EBB
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
10h 43m
$224–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
29h 41m
$32–45
Bus via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
32h 56m
$32–40

Mombasa (MBA) to Arua (RUA) flights

7Weekly Planes

12h 58mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.3 km
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Arua, Uganda?

Kenya Airways, Eagle Air Uganda, and three other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arua (RUA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Arua via Malaba, Kampala, and Kampala in around 29h 41m.

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