Nakuru to Mombasa by train
Mombasa lies 577 km (358 mi) south-east of Nakuru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Kenya rail, over roughly 704 km (437 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Nakuru | Mombasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 570,674 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,802 m (5,912 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Mombasa Terminus |
| Postal codes | 20100 | 80100 |
Where to book trains from Nakuru to Mombasa
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Staying in Mombasa
Our booking partner lists 1,530+ places to stay in Mombasa (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 407 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (269), and 9 are five-star. Across 54 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 20,277 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mombasa from Nakuru?
577 km (358 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nakuru; by road roughly 704 km (437 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nakuru to Mombasa by train?
About 8 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nakuru and Mombasa?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mombasa?
Our booking partner lists 1,530+ places to stay in Mombasa, bookable on this site.
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.