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

The cheapest way to get from Tanga to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $28 - $45 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanga to Lamu is to fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 8h 48m and costs $330 - $800.

How far is it from Tanga to Lamu?

The distance between Tanga and Lamu is 511 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanga to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 9h 19m and costs $28 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Tanga to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 96+ hotels available in Lamu.

Tanga to Lamu - 3 ways to travel via bus, Local Boat, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Tanga to Lamu by bus, ferry, or plane

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Bus, Local Boat
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1. Take the bus from Tanga to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
9h 19m
$29–42
Fly, bus, Local Boat
1. Fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Mombasa (MBA)plane TGT - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
8h 48m
$334–762
Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Tanga to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
18h 38m

Tanga Airport (TGT) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510.6 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Tanga to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tanga Airport (TGT) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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