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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mbale

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mbale

Cheapest
5 h 7 min
Car
350 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$141.30

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$163.04

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$163.04

Safarilink

Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$163.04

Renegade Air

Website:
flyrenegadeair.com/en
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$141.30

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$163.04

Bus operators

The Guardian Coach

Phone:
+254 726 511 628
Email:
info@theguardiancoach.com
Website:
theguardian.co.ke/booking/schedules.html
Bus from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
info@masheastafrica.com
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$29.35

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
support@easycoachkenya.com
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbale?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbale is 299 km. The road distance is 350.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Mbale without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale without a car is to bus via Kakamega which takes 6h 7m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Mbale?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Nairobi to Mbale, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Mbale?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Kakamega, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 6h 7m.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbale is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Nairobi to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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