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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Watamu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)planeWIL - MYD
    1h 31m
    $119–216

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nairobi to MariakanitrainInter-county
    2. Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
    8h 24m
    $23–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
    8h 5m
    $57–82

  4. Drive 557 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Watamucar557 km
    6h 38m
    $65–93

  5. Bus to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)planeNBO - MYD
    3h 27m
    $151–311

  6. Bus via Kilifi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
    2. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
    11h 55m
    $74–109

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Skyward Express, Safarilink, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Nairobi to Malindi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 7h 40m. MASH also services this route once daily.

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