There are 5 ways to get from Malindi to Kigali by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MYD - KGL
6h 50m$440–1,373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
33h$62–106Bus, 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$94–219Drive 1,474.5 km
- Drive from Malindi to Kigalicar 1,474.5 km
25h 42m$265–382Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
35h 25m$93–127
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 - $110 and takes 33h.
The fastest way to get from Malindi to Kigali is to fly which takes 6h 50m 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 33h.
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 and train which takes 32h 1m and costs $90 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 6h 50m and costs $440 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 33h.
Malindi to Kigali bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Kigali is 1h behind Malindi. It is currently 5:34 AM in Malindi and 4:34 AM 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 33h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Malindi to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–900
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Malindi to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–750
Flights from Malindi to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
- 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
- +254 708 599 995
- 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
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Malindi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- 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
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Schedules at
- mash-poa.com
- Normal
- $12–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $16–35
Bus from Malindi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mash-poa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
Bus from Kilifi to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Schedules at
- mash-poa.com
- Normal
- $12–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $16–35
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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