There is 1 way to get from Malindi to Lamu by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Malindi to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Malindi to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which takes 2h 58m and costs $18 - $26.
The distance between Malindi and Lamu is 223 km.
The best way to get from Malindi to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 2h 58m and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Malindi to Lamu, including transfers.
There are 96+ hotels available in Lamu.
What companies run services between Malindi, Kenya and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Malindi to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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