There are 5 ways to get from Malindi to Kigali 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MYD - KGL
4h 25m$440–1,373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
29h 40m$62–111Drive 1,474.5 km
- Drive from Malindi to Kigalicar 1,474.5 km
25h 42m$190–275Bus, train
- Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
- Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
32h 1m$94–224Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
34h 55m$97–128
Malindi (MYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malindi to Kigali is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 29h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Malindi to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $440 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Malindi to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
The distance between Malindi and Kigali is 1127 km. The road distance is 1474.5 km.
The best way to get from Malindi to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Malindi to Kigali, including transfers.
Malindi to Kigali bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Malindi station.
The best way to get from Malindi to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $440 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 29h 40m.
Malindi to Kigali bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Kigali is 1h behind Malindi. It is currently 10:04 PM in Malindi and 9:04 PM in Kigali.
What companies run services between Malindi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and Rwandair Express fly from Malindi (MYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malindi to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Nairobi and Duruma Rd in around 29h 40m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Malindi to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Malindi to Kigali is 1474 km. It takes approximately 25h 42m to drive from Malindi to Kigali.
There are 834+ hotels available in Kigali.