- Nairobi to Mombasa buses
Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Nairobi South C Parcel Office | Mombasa Mwembe Tayari | CheapestFastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Nairobi KPCU Building | Mombasa Mwembe Tayari | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:07 EAT.
Get from Nairobi to Mombasa
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Nairobi and Mombasa?
Stops in Nairobi
- A
JKIA Jomo Kenya International Airport (NBO)
MWMH+6G Nairobi (Cossta Café) , Kenya - B25 Monrovia St, Nairobi, Kenya
- C
Nairobi Bus Station Dar Express
River Road, Nairobi, Kenya - D
Nairobi Dreamline Bus Stop
Cross Lane off Accra Road - E
Nairobi Easy Coach Head Office Bus Stop
Haile Selassie Ave, Railways Godown (Head Office) - F
Nairobi Riverside Shuttle Bus Terminal (Parkside Hotel)
Crown Bus Booking Office, Monrovia Street, , Nairobi, Kenya
Stops in Mombasa
- A
Mombasa Simba Coach Bus Stop
Jomo Kenyatta Ave, Mombasa - B
Mombasa Coast Bus Stop
Mwembe Tayari Rd, Mombasa - C
Mombasa Mash Bus Stop
Jomo Kenyatta Ave (Opp Total Petrol Station), Mombasa - D
Mombasa Dreamline Bus Terminal
Dreamline, Saifee Baagh Bohra Estate, Al Akida Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
Compare bus companies
A good way to travel this route is with ENA Coach buses. The company offers 2 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at £19 and the shortest trip taking about 585. ENA Coach gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Nairobi to Mombasa?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nairobi to Mombasa start from £19. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Nairobi to Mombasa?
The average bus journey time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 273 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 30m and is operated by ENA Coach.
Which bus companies service the Nairobi to Mombasa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa?
The earliest bus departs from Nairobi to Mombasa at 20:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nairobi to Mombasa?
A bus journey from Nairobi to Mombasa produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nairobi to Mombasa as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £17 to £17 for a bus ticket from Nairobi to Mombasa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.

