There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Watamu by plane, bus, car, train, 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
best- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD)ARK - MYD
6h 32m$224–555Bus, drive, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Arusha to Namanga
- Drive from Namanga to Emali
- Take the train from Emali to Mariakani
- Drive from Mariakani to Watamu
11h 27m$36–70Drive 458.2 km
- Drive from Arusha to Watamu458.2 km
6h 20m$57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
14h 7m$62–88Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifi
- Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
18h 7m$74–135
Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Watamu is to bus and drive and train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Watamu is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Arusha and Watamu is 414 km. The road distance is 458.2 km.
The best way to get from Arusha to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 14h 7m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Arusha to Watamu, including transfers.
The best way to get from Arusha to Watamu is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 14h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Watamu is 458 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Arusha to Watamu.
There are 609+ hotels available in Watamu.
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Watamu, Kenya?
FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and Skyward Express fly from Arusha (ARK) to Malindi (MYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Watamu via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Arusha to Malindi via Nairobi Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Arusha to Malindi via Nairobi Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Arusha to Malindi via Nairobi Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Emali to Mariakani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $8–9
- First Class
- $24–27
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- info@kidiaone.co.tz
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Arusha to Namanga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- 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
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- info@marangushuttles.com
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Shuttle from Arusha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–25
- Schedules at
- marangushuttles.com
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