How to get from Nairobi to Kwale
3 ways, 435 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 4m | KSh8,280–12,850 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 8h 9m | KSh2,410–3,210 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 9m | KSh16,050–24,100 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Kwale?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 4m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 435 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Nairobi to Kwale?
- Drive is the cheapest, from KSh2,410. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kwale?
- About 1h 13m in the air (NBO → MBA), about 5h 4m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run KSh8,280–12,850; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kwale from Nairobi by road?
- About 515 km, roughly 8h 9m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around KSh2,410–3,210; tolls and parking are extra.