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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mombasa is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 21h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mombasa is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $310 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Mwanza to Mombasa?

The distance between Mwanza and Mombasa is 781 km. The road distance is 950.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 12m and costs $60 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Mwanza to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Mombasa bus from?

Mwanza to Mombasa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Mwanza station.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mombasa is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 21h 22m.

Where does the Mwanza to Mombasa bus arrive?

Mwanza to Mombasa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mombasa is 951 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Mwanza to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2320+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Mwanza to Mombasa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mwanza to Mombasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Mwanza Airport to Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane MWZ - MBA
5h 50m
$314–980
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
21h 22m
$32–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
20h 12m
$60–167
Drive 950.7 km
1. Drive from Mwanza to Mombasacar 950.7 km
16h 29m
$119–171
Fly Mwanza Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane MWZ - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
11h 50m
$128–281
Fly Mwanza Airport to Tanga Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane MWZ - TGT
2. Take the bus from Tanga to Mombasabus
8h 8m
$357–510
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
15h 5m
$124–607
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
21h 22m
$34–65

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

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5h 30mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya?

Air Tanzania and Skyward Express fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mombasa (MBA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mwanza to Mombasa via Nairobi in around 21h 22m.

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