There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
1h 33m$159–693Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
9h 59m$11–13Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 24m$60–166Drive 498.4 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Mtwapacar 498.4 km
5h 51m$58–83Fly 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 Mtwapataxi
2h 20m$244–392Fly Nairobi to Mombasa
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 17m$126–491
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa is to bus which costs $10 - $13 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Mtwapa. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mtwapa via Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Mtwapa. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Nairobi and Mtwapa is 457 km. The road distance is 498.4 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa, including transfers.
Nairobi to Mtwapa bus services, operated by Coast Bus, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Mtwapa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mtwapa is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $10 - $13 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mtwapa, 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
- $40–290
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- 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
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Mtwapa bus services, operated by Coast Bus, arrive at Mombasa station.
Nairobi to Mtwapa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mtwapa is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Nairobi to Mtwapa.
There are 2204+ hotels available in Mtwapa.