Rome2Rio

How to get fromMombasa to Lake Nakuruby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Lake Nakuru

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Mombasa to Lake Nakuru by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Mombasa to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MBA - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $222–743

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Nakurubus bus
    14h 13m
    $42–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train Nyahururu Safari
    11h 19m
    $112–229

  4. Drive 634.5 km

    1. Drive from Mombasa to Lake Nakurucar car 634.5 km
    7h 54m
    $74–106

  5. Fly Mombasa to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi

    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane MBA - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $312–903

  6. Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane UKA - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $318–474

  7. Fly Mombasa to Eldoret International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane MBA - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    6h 39m
    $185–367

  8. Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane UKA - WIL
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $398–594

  9. Bus via Malindi

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Nakurubus bus
    15h 39m
    $53–67

Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar168Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mombasa to Lake Nakuru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Lake Nakuru, Kenya?

You can take a vehicle from Mombasa to Lake Nakuru via Mombasa, Nairobi, and Gilgil in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, Coast Bus operates a bus from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Nakuru once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 13h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers