What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu?

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 15h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu?

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $250 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Watamu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Watamu. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Malindi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Watamu?

The distance between Kisumu and Watamu is 718 km. The road distance is 889.8 km.

How do I travel from Kisumu to Watamu without a car?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 15h 42m and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Watamu?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kisumu to Watamu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Watamu bus from?

Kisumu to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Watamu?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $250 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Kisumu to Watamu bus arrive?

Kisumu to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Watamu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Watamu is 890 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Kisumu to Watamu.

Where can I stay near Watamu?

There are 623+ hotels available in Watamu.

Kisumu to Watamu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kisumu to Watamu by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane KIS - MYD
3h 27m
$255–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Malindibus
15h 42m
$64–78
Bus, taxi, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus
2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi
3. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain
4. Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
5. Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
16h 40m
$97–222
Drive 889.8 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Watamucar 889.8 km
11h 17m
$103–149
Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)plane EDL - MYD
5h 20m
$292–547
Bus via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
21h 17m
$72–94

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

35Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and Jambojet Limited fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) 5 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.

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