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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Kigali is to bus via Kigali Airport which costs $69 - $74 and takes 32h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $260 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Kigali?

The distance between Mombasa and Kigali is 1096 km. The road distance is 1391 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Kigali without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 11m and costs $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mombasa to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Kigali bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Kigali?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Mombasa to Kigali bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mombasa and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Mombasa. It is currently 10:52 PM in Mombasa and 9:52 PM in Kigali.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Kigali is 1391 km. It takes approximately 24h 37m to drive from Mombasa to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 835+ hotels available in Kigali.

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

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

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Fly from Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MBA - KGL
4h 16m
$261–575
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
30h 30m
$62–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
29h 11m
$88–208
Drive 1,391 km
1. Drive from Mombasa to Kigalicar 1,391 km
24h 37m
$179–259
Taxi to Ukunda, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane UKA - KGL
5h 23m
$607–1,076
Bus via Kigali Airport
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
32h 10m
$70–74

Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,096 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Nairobi and Duruma Rd in around 30h 30m.

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