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How to get fromLamu Island to Watamuby unknown, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lamu Island to Watamu by unknown, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, fly

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    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LAU - MYD
    58 min

  2. Travel, Local Boat, bus

    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Islunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3h 56m

Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 km
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lamu Island to Watamu. However, you can travel to Lamu Airport (LAU) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), then take the taxi to Watamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lamu Island to Watamu via Lamu Isl, Mokowe, Lamu, and Malindi in around 3h 56m.

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