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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Kigoma is to bus and train via Dar es Salaam which costs $29 - $50 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 8h 4m and costs $310 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Kigoma via Fire and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Mombasa to Kigoma?

The distance between Mombasa and Kigoma is 1121 km. The road distance is 1409 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 29h 25m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Mombasa to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Kigoma bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Kigoma is to fly which takes 10h 32m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Mombasa to Kigoma bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mombasa to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Kigoma is 1409 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Mombasa to Kigoma.

Where can I stay near Kigoma?

There are six+ hotels available in Kigoma.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mombasa to Kigoma by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Mombasa to Kigoma
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane MBA - TKQ
10h 32m
$275–780
Bus, train via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
2d 1h
$29–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
29h 25m
$40–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
2d 1h
$35–56
Drive 1,409 km
1. Drive from Mombasa to Kigomacar 1,409 km
23h 38m
$175–253
Fly Mombasa to Bujumbura, drive
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MBA - BJM
2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
8h 4m
$310–874
Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Bujumbura, drive
1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane UKA - BJM
3. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
9h 30m
$386–925
Bus to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Kigoma
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane DAR - TKQ
12h 43m
$199–421

Mombasa (MBA) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights

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14h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,121.3 km
Duration: 10h 32m

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

Skyward Express, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigoma (TKQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Kigoma via Fire, Ubungo, and Dar es Salaam in around 29h 25m.

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