There are 5 ways to get from Mombasa to Nampula by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mombasa
best- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nampula (APL)plane MBA - APL
5h 56m$370–1,124Drive 1,909.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mombasa to Nampulacar 1,909.6 km
31h 30m$234–338Bus via Lusaka
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
4d$278–384Taxi to Ukunda, fly
- Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi
- Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nampula (APL)plane UKA - APL
19h 13m$436–1,225Bus
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
5d 9h$307–483
Mombasa (MBA) to Nampula (APL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Nampula is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 31h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Nampula is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $370 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Nampula. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Nampula via Fire, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.
The distance between Mombasa and Nampula is 1241 km. The road distance is 1909.6 km.
The best way to get from Mombasa to Nampula without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 0h and costs $270 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Mombasa to Nampula, including transfers.
Mombasa to Nampula bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, depart from Mombasa station.
The best way to get from Mombasa to Nampula is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $370 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $270 - $390 and takes 4 days 0h.
Mombasa to Nampula bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Nampula is 1h behind Mombasa. It is currently 4:48 PM in Mombasa and 3:48 PM in Nampula.
What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Nampula, Mozambique?
Kenya Airways flies from Mombasa (MBA) to Nampula (APL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Nampula via Fire, Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 4d.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mombasa to Nampula via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Mombasa to Nampula via Nairobi, Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Ukunda to Nampula via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Ukunda to Nampula via Nairobi, Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Nampula is 1910 km. It takes approximately 31h 30m to drive from Mombasa to Nampula.
There are six+ hotels available in Nampula.


