There is 1 way to get from Lamu to Watamu by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lamu to Watamu is to Local Boat and bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lamu to Watamu is to Local Boat and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $85.
The distance between Lamu and Watamu is 245 km.
The best way to get from Lamu to Watamu without a car is to Local Boat and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Lamu to Watamu, including transfers.
There are 644+ hotels available in Watamu.
What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Lamu to Watamu. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, then take the taxi to Watamu.
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Lamu to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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