There are 5 ways to get from Malindi to Ethiopia by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MYD - ADD
5h 38m$230–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
30h 16m$68–107Drive 1,636.4 km
- Drive from Malindi to Addis Ababacar 1,636.4 km
30h 48m$189–273Bus, train
- Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
- Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
30h 36m$127–257Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
34h 7m$93–142
Malindi (MYD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malindi to Ethiopia is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 30h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Malindi to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Malindi to Ethiopia. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
The distance between Malindi and Ethiopia is 1373 km. The road distance is 1636.4 km.
The best way to get from Malindi to Ethiopia without a car is to bus which takes 30h 16m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Malindi to Ethiopia, including transfers.
Malindi to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Malindi station.
The best way to get from Malindi to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 30h 16m.
Malindi to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malindi to Ethiopia is 1636 km. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Malindi to Ethiopia.
What companies run services between Malindi, Kenya and Ethiopia?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Malindi (MYD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malindi to Addis Ababa via Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 30h 16m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Malindi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Malindi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Malindi to Nairobi
- 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 Malindi to Nairobi
- 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 Malindi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
Bus from Kilifi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
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