Buses to Mogadishu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Mogadishu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu to Marka | Somalia | 73 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Mogadishu to Baidoa | Somalia | 223 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| Mogadishu to Kismayo | Somalia | 410 km (254 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Mogadishu to Cabudwaaq | Somalia | 478 km (297 mi) | about 8 h 50 min |
| Mogadishu to Hargeysa | Somalia | 848 km (527 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| Mogadishu to Ruqi | Somalia | 907 km (564 mi) | about 16 h 32 min |
| Mogadishu to Borama | Somalia | 910 km (566 mi) | about 16 h 35 min |
| Mogadishu to Berbera | Somalia | 935 km (581 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Mogadishu to El Dibir | Somalia | 1,261 km (783 mi) | about 22 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.