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How to get from Mombasa to Nairobi West
3 ways, 439 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 21m | KSh7,340–11,400 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 7h 41m | KSh2,250–3,000 estimated |
| Taxi | 7h 41m | KSh15,000–22,450 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Mombasa to Nairobi West?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 21m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 439 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Mombasa to Nairobi West?
- Drive is the cheapest, from KSh2,250. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi West?
- About 1h 13m in the air (MBA → NBO), about 4h 21m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run KSh7,340–11,400; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Nairobi West from Mombasa by road?
- About 480 km, roughly 7h 41m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around KSh2,250–3,000; tolls and parking are extra.