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How to get fromMombasa to Arushaby plane, train, car, or 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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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane MBA - ARK
    2h 53m
    $373–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus bus
    14h 34m
    $18–37

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Mombasa to Emalitrain train
    2. Drive from Emali to Namangacar car
    3. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus bus
    10h 52m
    $52–140

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus bus
    13h 11m
    $44–139

  5. Drive  384.1 km

    1. Drive from Mombasa to Arushacar car 384.1 km
    5h 19m
    $48–69

  6. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 55m
    $35–49

Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and four other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Arusha (ARK) 3 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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