What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Watamu?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Watamu is to train and drive which costs $17 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Watamu?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Watamu is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Watamu?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Watamu. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Malindi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Watamu?

The distance between Nairobi and Watamu is 442 km. The road distance is 557.1 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Watamu without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Watamu?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Nairobi to Watamu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Watamu bus from?

Nairobi to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Watamu?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Watamu is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Nairobi to Watamu bus arrive?

Nairobi to Watamu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malindi station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Watamu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Watamu is 557 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Nairobi to Watamu.

Where can I stay near Watamu?

There are 616+ hotels available in Watamu.

Nairobi to Watamu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Watamu by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
1h 35m
$155–350
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain Inter-county
2. Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
8h 22m
$17–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
8h 2m
$57–87
Drive 557.1 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Watamucar 557.1 km
6h 36m
$65–93
Fly from Nairobi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
3h 24m
$151–331
Bus via Kilifi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
2. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
11h 52m
$83–122

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442.1 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Watamu, 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.

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