What is the cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa?

The cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa is to bus which costs $11 - $22 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa?

The fastest way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $95 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Ruiru and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruiru to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Fly Over and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Ruiru to Mombasa?

The distance between Ruiru and Mombasa is 493 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

How do I travel from Ruiru to Mombasa without a car?

The best way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Mombasa?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ruiru to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruiru to Mombasa bus from?

Ruiru to Mombasa bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.

Train or bus from Ruiru to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Ruiru to Mombasa is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Town Terminal, which costs $11 - $28 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Ruiru to Mombasa bus arrive?

Ruiru to Mombasa bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.

Can I drive from Ruiru to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruiru to Mombasa is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ruiru to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 1927+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Ruiru to Mombasa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 8 ways to get from Ruiru to Mombasa by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa
best
1. Take the bus from Ruiru to Ruai Bypassbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 44m
$97–198
Bus via Town Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 24m
$12–28
Train
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
9h 9m
$43–78
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Ruiru to Mombasacar 500.7 km
5h 51m
$58–84
Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
4h 15m
$145–686
Fly Nairobi to Ukunda, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane NBO - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
4h 43m
$212–343
Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda, taxi
1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
3. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
4h 59m
$235–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thika to Mombasabus
10h 53m
$12–22

Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

154Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ruiru to Mombasa.

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Distance: 492.9 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Mombasa, Kenya?

Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, MASH operates a bus from Nairobi to Mombasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–27 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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