What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe is to bus which costs $20 - $45 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe is to fly and drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $130 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Pongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Pongwe. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Tanga via Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Pongwe?

The distance between Nairobi and Pongwe is 500 km. The road distance is 600.9 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Pongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $50 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Pongwe?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Nairobi to Pongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Pongwe bus from?

Nairobi to Pongwe bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Pongwe?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Pongwe is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $270 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Nairobi to Pongwe bus arrive?

Nairobi to Pongwe bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Pongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Pongwe is 601 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Nairobi to Pongwe.

Where can I stay near Pongwe?

There are 18+ hotels available in Pongwe.

Nairobi to Pongwe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Tanga Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane WIL - TGT
4h 51m
$275–677
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
13h 25m
$21–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
11h 57m
$51–154
Drive 600.9 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Pongwecar 600.9 km
8h 6m
$75–108
Fly to Ukunda, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
2. Drive from Ukunda (UKA) to Pongwecar
3h 33m
$132–255
Fly to Mombasa, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
6h 6m
$151–616

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Pongwe, Tanga, Tanzania?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanga Airport (TGT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Pongwe via Mombasa and Tanga in around 13h 25m.

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