There are 2 ways to get from Lamu to Mtwapa by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lamu to Mtwapa is to Local Boat and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lamu to Mtwapa is to Local Boat and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Lamu and Mtwapa is 357 km.
The best way to get from Lamu to Mtwapa without a car is to Local Boat and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lamu to Mtwapa, including transfers.
There are 2426+ hotels available in Mtwapa.
What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Mtwapa, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mtwapa. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Mtwapa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lamu Isl to Mtwapa via Mokowe, Lamu, and Mombasa in around 14h 33m.
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Lamu to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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