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- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane KIS - MYD
3h 27m$119–487Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Malindibus
15h 42m$64–78Bus, taxi, train, drive
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus
- Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
- Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
16h 40m$97–222Drive 889.8 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Watamucar 889.8 km
11h 17m$103–149Drive 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
5h 11m$127–527Bus via Mombasa
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
21h 17m$72–94
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $110 - $490.
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.
The distance between Kisumu and Watamu is 718 km. The road distance is 889.8 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 15h 42m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kisumu to Watamu, including transfers.
Kisumu to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Watamu is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 15h 42m.
Kisumu to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Watamu is 890 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Kisumu to Watamu.
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.
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Malindi via Kisumu International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Gilgil to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
Train from Nairobi to Mariakani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $19–35
- Premium
- $93
- 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
Bus from Kisumu to Nakuru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $3–5
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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