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25 h 43 min
1474 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Malindi

Composite routes from Kigali to Malindi

Cheapest
25 h 43 min
Car
1474 km.
from $81
Fastest
2 h 8 min
Plane
Other
24 h 56 min
1126 km.
from $52.96
17 h 53 min
Plane
1125 km.
from $230.57
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1125 km.
from $10.87
26 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1125 km.
from $5.43
29 h 40 min
1126 km.
from $70.35
36 h 27 min
1126 km.
from $92.78

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
5h 55m
Every day
$318.46–$496.81
Kenya Airways
Website
5h 54m
Every day
$216.56–$764.32
Jambojet Limited
Website
6h 32m
Every day
$216.56–$611.45
Bus operators
Found: 6
Modern Coast
Website
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
Trinity Express
Website
Tawakal Coach
Website
MASH
Website
Simba Coach
Modern Coast
Website
16h 16m
Once daily
$1.15–$59.87
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
7h 40m
Twice daily
$15.29–$34.39
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
Trinity Express
Website
21h
Once daily
$58.25
Tawakal Coach
Website
1h 44m
Twice daily
+254 (41) 722550111
+254 (41) 722550111
Call
MASH
Website
11h
Once daily
$14.01–$34.39
+254 730 889 000
+254 730 889 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Simba Coach
21h 30m
Once daily
$58.25
0707 471111
0707 471111
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Kenya Railways
Website
Kenya Railways
Website
5h 30m
3 times a day
$13.44–$40.33
0709 907 555
0709 907 555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Malindi is to bus which costs $11.96 - $81.52 and takes 24h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Malindi is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Malindi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Malindi. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Malindi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.

How far is it from Kigali to Malindi?

The distance between Kigali and Malindi is 1126 km. The road distance is 1606.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Malindi without a car is to bus which takes 24h 56m and costs $11.96 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kigali to Malindi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Malindi bus from?

Kigali to Malindi bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Kigali station.

Train, bus or fly from Kigali to Malindi?

The best way to get from Kigali to Malindi is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $81.52 and takes 24h 56m. There are no good options to train between Kigali to Malindi.

Where does the Kigali to Malindi bus arrive?

Kigali to Malindi bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Malindi?

Malindi is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 12:31 in Kigali and 13:31 in Malindi.

Can I drive from Kigali to Malindi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Malindi is 1607 km. It takes approximately 25h 8m to drive from Kigali to Malindi.

Where can I stay near Malindi?

There are 432+ hotels available in Malindi. Prices start at $62.64 per night.
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