What is the cheapest way to get from Arusha to Malindi?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Malindi is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Malindi?

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Malindi is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Malindi?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Malindi. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Malindi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Arusha to Malindi?

The distance between Arusha and Malindi is 394 km. The road distance is 467.5 km.

How do I travel from Arusha to Malindi without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Malindi without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Malindi?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Arusha to Malindi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Malindi bus from?

Arusha to Malindi bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Malindi?

The best way to get from Arusha to Malindi is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 13h 44m.

Where does the Arusha to Malindi bus arrive?

Arusha to Malindi bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Malindi?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Malindi is 468 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Arusha to Malindi.

Where can I stay near Malindi?

There are 565+ hotels available in Malindi.

Arusha to Malindi - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Malindi by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD)plane ARK - MYD
6h 27m
$204–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
13h 44m
$16–32
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Drive from Namanga to Emalicar
3. Take the train from Emali to Mombasatrain
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
13h 30m
$62–101
Drive 467.5 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Malindicar 467.5 km
6h 25m
$59–84
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Malindi (MYD)plane JRO - MYD
4h 52m
$73–391
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
3. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
17h 45m
$29–80

Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

$208Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Malindi.

Launch map view

Distance: 394.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Malindi, Kenya?

FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Malindi via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 13h 44m.

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