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How to get fromThika to Malindiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thika to Malindi by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NBO - MYD
    4h 53m
    $102–363

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    13h 35m
    $12–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    12h 35m
    $45–148

  4. Drive  602.7 km

    1. Drive from Thika to Malindicar car 602.7 km
    7h 10m
    $95–137

  5. Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane WIL - MYD
    4h 50m
    $221–391

  6. Bus via Kilifi

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus bus
    14h 35m
    $35–71

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Malindi, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Tuskys to Malindi via Town Terminal and Nairobi in around 13h 35m.

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