Buses to Mombasa
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 Mombasa, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa to Malindi | Kenya | 106 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Mombasa to Mwala | Kenya | 388 km (241 mi) | about 7 h 13 min |
| Mombasa to Garissa | Kenya | 401 km (249 mi) | about 7 h 26 min |
| Mombasa to Kitengela | Kenya | 415 km (258 mi) | about 7 h 42 min |
| Mombasa to Mlolongo | Kenya | 423 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Mombasa to Ongata Rongai | Kenya | 437 km (272 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| Mombasa to Juja | Kenya | 441 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Mombasa to Ruiru | Kenya | 441 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Mombasa to Nairobi | Kenya | 442 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Mombasa to Thika | Kenya | 443 km (275 mi) | about 8 h 11 min |
| Mombasa to Ngong | Kenya | 448 km (278 mi) | about 8 h 17 min |
| Mombasa to Kiambu | Kenya | 449 km (279 mi) | about 8 h 18 min |
| Mombasa to Kakamega | Kenya | 728 km (453 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Mombasa to Nakuru | Kenya | 577 km (358 mi) | about 10 h 36 min |
| Mombasa to Eldoret | Kenya | 705 km (438 mi) | about 12 h 54 min |
| Mombasa to Kisumu | Kenya | 700 km (435 mi) | about 12 h 48 min |
| Mombasa to Kikuyu | Kenya | 457 km (284 mi) | about 8 h 27 min |
| Mombasa to Naivasha | Kenya | 517 km (321 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Mombasa to Karuri | Kenya | 455 km (282 mi) | about 8 h 24 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.