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

The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Pemba is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 27h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Pemba is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $390 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Mombasa and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Mombasa to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Mombasa and arriving at Pemba via Fire, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 4h.

How far is it from Mombasa to Pemba?

The distance between Mombasa and Pemba is 1010 km. The road distance is 1626.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mombasa to Pemba without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 4h and costs $300 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Mombasa to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mombasa to Pemba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mombasa to Pemba?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Pemba is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $390 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 4 days 4h.

Where does the Mombasa to Pemba bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mombasa and Pemba?

Pemba is 1h behind Mombasa. It is currently 9:51 PM in Mombasa and 8:51 PM in Pemba.

Can I drive from Mombasa to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Mombasa to Pemba is 1627 km. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Mombasa to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

Mombasa to Pemba - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mombasa to Pemba by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane MBA - POL
4h 11m
$390–824
Drive 1,626.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mombasa to Pembacar 1,626.8 km
27h 31m
$200–288
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
5. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
4d 4h
$304–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
5d 12h
$333–535

Mombasa (MBA) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.3 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Pemba, Mozambique?

Skyward Express, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Pemba Airport (POL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Pemba via Fire, Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 4d 4h.

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