What is the cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 3 200 - R 4 000 and takes 3 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs R 4 600 - R 10 000.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Cape Town via Fire, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Harare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Mombasa to Cape Town?

The distance between Mombasa and Cape Town is 4003 km. The road distance is 5008.7 km.

How do I travel from Mombasa to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs R 3 200 - R 4 000.

How long does it take to get from Mombasa to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Mombasa to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Cape Town bus from?

Mombasa to Cape Town bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, depart from Mombasa station.

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Cape Town is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs R 4 600 - R 10 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 3 200 - R 4 000 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Mombasa to Cape Town bus arrive?

Mombasa to Cape Town bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Mombasa and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1h behind Mombasa. It is currently 5:59 AM in Mombasa and 4:59 AM in Cape Town.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Cape Town is 5009 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Mombasa to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 8028+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Mombasa to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mombasa to Cape Town by plane, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car train

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Fly from Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane MBA - CPT
9h 39m
R 4,687–9,698
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from Harare to Cape Townbus
3d 9h
R 3,244–3,997
Drive 5,008.7 km
1. Drive from Mombasa to Cape Towncar 5,008.7 km
2d 15h
R 11,581–16,727
Taxi to Ukunda, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane UKA - CPT
12h 21m
R 7,001–17,369
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
4d 18h
R 3,854–5,750
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mombasa to Potchefstroomcar
2. Take the cartrain from Potchefstroom to Cape Towncartrain
3d 14h
R 9,050–13,151

Mombasa (MBA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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11h 5mAverage Duration

R 5,558Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,003.3 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Cape Town, South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Skyward Express, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Cape Town via Fire, Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Harare, Cape Town, and Bellville in around 3d 9h.

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