There are 6 ways to get from Kigali to Watamu by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Malindi
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD)plane KGL - MYD
6h 25m$301–751Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
- Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
30h 45m$69–193Bus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
30h 2m$106–166Drive 1,464.8 km
- Drive from Kigali to Watamucar 1,464.8 km
25h 38m$189–273Fly to Mombasa, bus
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane KGL - MBA
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
9h 38m$305–530Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
36h 20m$134–177
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Watamu is to bus and train and drive which costs $65 - $200 and takes 30h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Watamu is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $300 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Watamu. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Malindi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 2m.
The distance between Kigali and Watamu is 1146 km. The road distance is 1464.8 km.
The best way to get from Kigali to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 30h 2m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kigali to Watamu, including transfers.
Kigali to Watamu bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
The best way to get from Kigali to Watamu is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 30h 2m.
Kigali to Watamu bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.
Watamu is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 9:45 PM in Kigali and 10:45 PM in Watamu.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Watamu, Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and Rwandair Express fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Watamu via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 30h 2m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Mombasa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–950
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mariakani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–94
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $19–35
- Premium
- $94
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $12–15
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
Bus from Nairobi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
Bus from Kilifi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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