There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Malindi by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane KIS - MYD
3h 6m$254–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Malindibus
15h 20m$20–24Drive 899.1 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Malindicar 899.1 km
11h 21m$104–150Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)plane EDL - MYD
4h 50m$97–567Bus via Mombasa
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
20h 54m$27–39
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Malindi is to bus which costs $19 - $24 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Malindi is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $250 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kisumu and arriving at Malindi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Kisumu and Malindi is 698 km. The road distance is 899.1 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Malindi without a car is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kisumu to Malindi, including transfers.
Kisumu to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Malindi is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $250 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $24 and takes 15h 20m.
Kisumu to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Malindi is 899 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Kisumu to Malindi.
What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Malindi, Kenya?
Safarilink and Jambojet Limited fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Kisumu to Malindi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 15h 20m.
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Malindi via Kisumu International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Kisumu to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $20–24
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