There are 9 ways to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by plane, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly Mombasa to Nairobi
best- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MBA - NBO
1h 11m$100–214Bus via Mombasa
cheapest- Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus
9h 31m$11–14Fly Mombasa to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane MBA - WIL
1h 34m$160–664Train
- Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain Express / ...
6h 7m$67–172Bus
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus
9h 30m$13–33Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Nairobi
- Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
- Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane UKA - NBO
2h 3m$196–305Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
- Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane UKA - WIL
2h 21m$246–395Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mombasa to Nairobi-NBO474.7 km
5h 26mDrive 474.7 km
- Drive from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO)car 474.7 km
5h 26m$55–79
Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to bus via Mombasa which costs $10 - $14 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $100 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at JKIA - Passenger Boarding via Kencom/Ambassadeur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Nairobi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 432 km. The road distance is 474.7 km.
The best way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO), including transfers.
Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Mombasa station.
Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Mombasa station.
The best way to get from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 6h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO) hourly. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Mombasa to Nairobi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Ukunda to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mombasa to Nairobi-NBO
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Nairobi station.
Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Mombasa to Nairobi Airport (NBO).
There are 11114+ hotels available in Nairobi Airport (NBO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mombasa and Nairobi Airport (NBO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.