There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
1h 15m$110–310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
9h 32m$12–36Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
1h 31m$143–340Train, bus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
9h 46m$55–158Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
13h 22m$38–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Malindi555.8 km
6h 29mDrive 555.8 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindicar 555.8 km
6h 29m$64–93
Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi is to bus which costs $11 - $40 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Malindi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Malindi is 411 km. The road distance is 555.8 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $11 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 9h 32m.
The quickest flight from Nairobi Airport to Malindi Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Malindi, Kenya?
Jambojet Limited flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Nairobi to Malindi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 7h 40m. MASH also services this route once daily.
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 Nairobi to Malindi
- 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 Nairobi to Malindi
- 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 Nairobi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
Bus from Kilifi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi is 556 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malindi.
Jambojet Limited offers flights from Nairobi Airport to Malindi Airport.
There are 642+ hotels available in Malindi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Malindi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.