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

The cheapest way to get from Malindi to Arusha is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malindi to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $70 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Malindi and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Malindi to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Malindi to Arusha?

The distance between Malindi and Arusha is 704 km. The road distance is 467.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Malindi to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $17 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Malindi to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malindi to Arusha bus from?

Malindi to Arusha bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Malindi station.

Bus or fly from Malindi to Arusha?

The best way to get from Malindi to Arusha is to fly which takes 14h 56m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Malindi to Arusha bus arrive?

Malindi to Arusha bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Malindi to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Malindi to Arusha is 467 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Malindi to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 593+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

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

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

Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
2. Take the train from Mombasa to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Namangacar
4. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
13h 39m
$62–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
13h 43m
$18–33
Drive 467.5 km
1. Drive from Malindi to Arushacar 467.5 km
6h 25m
$59–84
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Arusha (ARK)plane MYD - ARK
14h 56m
$132–386
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
2. Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
18h 45m
$51–104
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MYD - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 27m
$72–364

Malindi (MYD) to Arusha (ARK) flights

7Weekly Planes

14h 45mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malindi to Arusha.

Launch map view

Distance: 703.6 km
Duration: 13h 39m

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

FlexFlight ApS flies from Malindi (MYD) to Arusha (ARK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malindi to Arusha via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 13h 43m.

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