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How to get fromNairobi to Mombasaby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Mombasa by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Eldama Ravinecar car
    3h 32m
    $113–320

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Nyahururutrain train Nyahururu Safari
    2. Drive from Nyahururu to Kabarnetcar car
    12h 3m
    $17–38

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Eldoret to Kabarnettaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $152–184

  4. Drive 276.7 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Kabarnetcar car 276.7 km
    4h 7m
    $32–46

  5. Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kabarnetcar car
    4h 32m
    $111–326

  6. Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Eldama Ravinecar car
    5h 21m
    $91–214

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mombasa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mombasa. However, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) then drive to Eldama Ravine. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Eldoret then take the taxi to Kabarnet.

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