There are 9 ways to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa by plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
1h 16m$134–665Drive 482.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasacar 482.2 km
5h 36m$56–81Line 110 bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa
- Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Cabanasbus
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 12m$102–577Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
9h 37m$97–198Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 54m$70–73Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
2h 3m$214–361Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
- Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
4h 3m$131–318Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 54m$72–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi Wilson-WIL to Mombasa482.2 km
5h 36m
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Safari Park and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Mombasa is 442 km. The road distance is 482.2 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa, including transfers.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa bus services, operated by Coast Bus, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 9h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $73 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Kenya and Mombasa, Kenya?
Safarilink and FlexFlight ApS fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Cabanas
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi Wilson-WIL to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa bus services, operated by Coast Bus, arrive at Mombasa station.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa.
There are 2310+ hotels available in Mombasa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Mombasa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.