There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Malindi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
1h 15m$110–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
7h 40m$11–35Drive 566.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Malindicar 566.3 km
6h 39m$66–95Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
3h 4m$111–311
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Malindi is to bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Malindi is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $110 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Malindi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Nairobi and Malindi is 422 km. The road distance is 566.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Malindi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $11 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Nairobi to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Malindi is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 7h 40m.
The quickest flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport Airport to Malindi Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Nairobi to Malindi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Malindi, Kenya?
Safarilink and FlexFlight ApS fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) twice daily. 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
- $45–310
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Malindi is 566 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Nairobi to Malindi.
FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink offer flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport Airport to Malindi Airport.
There are 620+ hotels available in Malindi.