There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to Malindi
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)ADD - MYD
9h 2m$291–896Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakani
- Drive from Mariakani to Watamu
29h 19m$109–147Drive 1,658.5 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Watamu1,658.5 km
31h 12m$192–276Fly to Mombasa, bus
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)ADD - MBA
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindi
8h 19m$294–654Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
30h 46m$115–141Bus via Kilifi
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifi
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
34h 36m$132–168
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to bus which costs $110 - $150 and takes 30h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to fly and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $290 - $700.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Watamu is 1393 km. The road distance is 1658.5 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 30h 46m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu, including transfers.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 30h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Watamu is 1659 km. It takes approximately 31h 12m to drive from Addis Ababa to Watamu.
There are 549+ hotels available in Watamu.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Watamu, Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Watamu via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 30h 46m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mariakani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $11–12
- First Class
- $33–35
- Phone
- +254 756 908988
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $59
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- 0724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $14–21
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- info@masheastafrica.com
- Website
- mashpoa.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $14–21
- Business
- $16–21
- VIP
- $19–27
Bus from Nairobi to Kilifi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $14–21
- Business
- $16–21
- VIP
- $19–27
Bus from Kilifi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $14–21
- Business
- $16–21
- VIP
- $19–27
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