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How to get fromSouth Africa to Mombasaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from South Africa to Mombasa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Mombasa

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane JNB - MBA
    5h 42m
    $334–654

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    2d 11h
    $147–191

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    3d 5h

  4. Drive 3,609.9 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mombasacar car 3,609.9 km
    2d 1h
    $504–728

  5. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane PZB - MBA
    8h 41m
    $422–1,127

  6. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Ukunda, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane JNB - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    10h 35m
    $624–1,009

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    4d
    $205–277

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,773 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between South Africa and Mombasa, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mombasa via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, and Dar es Salaam in around 2d 11h.

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