There are 6 ways to get from Thika to Watamu by bus, plane, 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.
Bus to Nairobi, fly
best- Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
5h 14m$142–413Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
- Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
11h 5m$24–125Bus
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
13h 57m$57–91Drive 593.5 km
- Drive from Thika to Watamucar 593.5 km
7h 6m$93–135Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
5h 10m$261–441Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
14h 57m$80–126
Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Watamu is to train and drive which costs $24 - $130 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Watamu is to line 237 bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $260 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Thika to Watamu. However, there are services departing from Tuskys and arriving at Malindi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Thika and Watamu is 514 km. The road distance is 593.5 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 13h 57m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Thika to Watamu, including transfers.
Thika to Watamu bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Watamu bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Town Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Watamu is 593 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Thika to Watamu.
There are 646+ hotels available in Watamu.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?
You can take a bus from Tuskys to Watamu via Town Terminal, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Thika to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–2
- First Class
- $2–4
Train from Nairobi to Mariakani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $19–35
- Premium
- $93
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Koja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Safari Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- 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 Nairobi to Malindi
- 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 Nairobi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Schedules at
- mash-poa.com
- Normal
- $12–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $16–35
Bus from Kilifi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mash-poa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
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