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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Arusha is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Arusha?

The distance between Mombasa and Arusha is 356 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Arusha without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $40 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mombasa to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Arusha bus from?

Mombasa to Arusha bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Mombasa station.

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Arusha?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Arusha is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $360 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Mombasa to Arusha bus arrive?

Mombasa to Arusha bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Arusha is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Mombasa to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 637+ hotels available in Arusha.

Mombasa to Arusha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mombasa to Arusha by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK)plane MBA - ARK
3h 38m
$363–579
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
14h 34m
$18–37
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Mombasa to Emalitrain
2. Drive from Emali to Namangacar
3. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
10h 52m
$52–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
13h 11m
$44–139
Drive 384.1 km
1. Drive from Mombasa to Arushacar 384.1 km
5h 19m
$48–69
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
19h 55m
$35–49

Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and four other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Arusha via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 14h 34m.

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