How to get fromBusia to Watamuby bus, plane, car or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Busia to Watamu by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Malindi
best
1. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumu
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)KIS - MYD
6h 28m
$211–343
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakani
3. Drive from Mariakani to Watamu
17h 21m
$31–69
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
17h 14m
$63–95
Drive 995.1 km
1. Drive from Busia to Watamu995.1 km
12h 48m
$115–166
Drive to Kitale Airport, fly to Malindi
1. Drive from Busia to Kitale Airport (KTL)
2. Fly from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Malindi (MYD)KTL - MYD
6h 47m
$175–252
Bus to Kakamega Airport, fly to Malindi
1. Take the bus from Busia to Mumias
2. Fly from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Malindi (MYD)GGM - MYD
7h 59m
$174–278
Bus, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Malindi
1. Take the bus from Busia to Mumias
2. Take the bus from Mumias to Kapsabet
3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)EDL - MYD
9h 23m
$275–412
Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Mombasa, bus
1. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumu
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)KIS - MBA
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindi
8h 12m
$205–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busia to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindi
19h 48m
$68–87
Bus via Kilifi
1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifi
3. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
22h 2m
$89–136

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

37Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 835.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Busia, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Busia to Watamu via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 17h 14m.

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Malindi(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Sabaki River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 119,859 as of the 2019 census. It is the largest urban centre in Kilifi County. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Malindi

Ruins of Gedi(Opens in a new window)

The ruins of Gedi are a historical and archaeological site near the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Kenya. The site is adjacent to the town of Gedi (also known as Gede) in the Kilifi District and within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.

Malindi Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. It is claimed to be oldest marine park in Africa. The park lies at Malindi, about 118 km north of Mombasa and is protected and administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Along with Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi Marine Park is enclosed by the Malindi Marine National Reserve.

Watamu Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve is located in Kenya. Established in 1968, it was one of Kenya's first marine parks. It is located about 90 mi north of Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city. Its coral gardens are merely 300 m from the shore and are home to approximately 600 species of fish, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs. Water temperature varies from 20 degrees Celsius (June to November) to 30 degrees Celsius (December to May). The park was designated as a biosphere reserve in 1979.

Places to stay in Malindi

The Lawford Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Amani Residence Beverly Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

04 beach cottage malindi(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

African House Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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