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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Butare to Mombasa

Composite routes from Butare to Mombasa

Cheapest
23 h 17 min
Car
1540 km.
from $84
Other
6 h 11 min
Plane
1112 km.
from $344.16
29 h 41 min
1113 km.
from $53.64
28 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1112 km.
from $112.65
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
1112 km.
from $238.75
8 h 12 min
Plane
1112 km.
from $10.87
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1112 km.
from $10.87
7 h 43 min
Plane
1112 km.
from $199.35
35 h 36 min
1112 km.
from $66.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$496.81

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Plane from Kigali to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$1,082.78
Plane from Bujumbura to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Plane from Kigali to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Goma International Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$318.46

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Kigali to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37
Plane from Goma International Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$318.46

Other operators

Kenya Ferries

Phone:
254 20 2118344
Email:
info@kenyaferry.co.ke
Website:
kenyaferry.co.ke/
Other from Likoni to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
customercare@modern.co.ke
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.15–$59.87

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Huye to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.10

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.25

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Email:
customercare@crownbus.co.ke
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$19.11

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
info@masheastafrica.com
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$34.39

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:
0709 907 555
Email:
info@krc.co.ke
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.44–$40.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Butare to Mombasa is to bus which costs $11.96 - $86.96 and takes 29h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butare to Mombasa is to drive and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $173.91 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Butare and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Butare to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Huye and arriving at Mombasa via Kigali and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Butare to Mombasa?

The distance between Butare and Mombasa is 1310 km. The road distance is 1541 km.

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

The best way to get from Butare to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 5m and costs $45.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Butare to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butare to Mombasa bus from?

Butare to Mombasa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Huye station.

Train, bus or fly from Butare to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Butare to Mombasa is to bus which takes 29h 41m and costs $11.96 - $86.96 . There are no good options to train or fly between Butare to Mombasa.

Where does the Butare to Mombasa bus arrive?

Butare to Mombasa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Kigali station.

What is the time difference between Butare and Mombasa?

Mombasa is 1h ahead of Butare. It is currently 19:07 in Butare and 20:07 in Mombasa.

Can I drive from Butare to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Butare to Mombasa is 1541 km. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Butare to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Mombasa. Prices start at $50.89 per night.
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