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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $30 - $70 and takes 17h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Lamu is to drive and fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 8h 50m and costs $320 - $950.

How far is it from Arusha to Lamu?

The distance between Arusha and Lamu is 724 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 17h 58m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Arusha to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 95+ hotels available in Lamu.

Arusha to Lamu - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and Local Boat

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There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Lamu by car, plane, bus, ferry, train, or shuttle

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Drive, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Drive from Arusha to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car
2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD)plane ASV - MYD
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
8h 50m
$328–918
Bus, Local Boat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
17h 58m
$34–66
Bus, drive, train, Local Boat
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Drive from Namanga to Emalicar
3. Take the train from Emali to Mombasatrain
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
16h 27m
$69–176
Drive, fly to Vipingo Airport, bus, Local Boat
1. Drive from Arusha to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car
2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Vipingo Airport (VPG)plane ASV - VPG
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
11h 2m
$166–598
Shuttle, bus, Local Boat
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
29h 39m

Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD) flights

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Distance: 724.3 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Lamu. However, you can drive to Amboseli Airport (ASV) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Lamu Isl via Namanga, Emali, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 16h 27m.

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