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How to get fromMombasa to Mount Kenyaby plane, unknown, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mombasa to Mount Kenya by plane, unknown, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Mombasa, travel

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    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane MBA - NYK
    2. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    6h 54m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    13h 29m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Maraguatrain train
    3. Walk from Maragua to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    14h 1m

  4. Taxi to Ukunda, fly, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane UKA - NYK
    3. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    4h 55m

  5. Bus, train, travel via Naro Moru

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Thikabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Naro Morutrain train
    3. Walk from Naro Moru to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    21h 46m

Mombasa (MBA) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 565.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Mount Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mombasa to Mount Kenya. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Nanyuki (NYK), then travel to Mount Kenya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mombasa to Mount Kenya via Mombasa, Nairobi Terminus, Makadara/Mwisho, and Karatina in around 13h 29m.

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