There are 4 ways to get from Tanzania to Mombasa by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best- Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane ZNZ - MBA
1h 59m$252–423Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus
9h$11–26Drive 525.7 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mombasacar 525.7 km
7h 45m$83–119Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mombasa (MBA)plane DAR - MBA
58 min$337–404
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Mombasa is to bus which costs $11 - $26 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Mombasa is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $330 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Mombasa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Tanzania and Mombasa is 263 km. The road distance is 525.7 km.
The best way to get from Tanzania to Mombasa without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Tanzania to Mombasa, including transfers.
Tanzania to Mombasa bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
The best way to get from Tanzania to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $250 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 9h.
Tanzania to Mombasa bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Mombasa is 526 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Tanzania to Mombasa.
What companies run services between Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya?
Safarilink, Airbus France, and four other airlines fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tawakal Coach operates a bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–26 and the journey takes 9h. Tahmeed Coach Ltd also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–430
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–430
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $40–1,600
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–1,600
- Website
- airbus.com
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $13–260
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $11–13
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