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

The cheapest way to get from Tsavo to Lamu is to taxi and bus and Local Boat via Malindi which costs $120 - $150 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tsavo to Lamu is to taxi and train and bus and Local Boat which takes 8h 33m and costs $150 - $200.

How far is it from Tsavo to Lamu?

The distance between Tsavo and Lamu is 545 km.

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

The best way to get from Tsavo to Lamu without a car is to taxi and train and bus and Local Boat which takes 8h 33m and costs $150 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Tsavo to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 95+ hotels available in Lamu.

Tsavo to Lamu - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and Local Boat

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There are 4 ways to get from Tsavo to Lamu by taxi, train, bus, or ferry

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Taxi, train, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Take the taxi from Tsavo to Voitaxi
2. Take the train from Voi to Mombasatrain
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
8h 33m
$151–200
Taxi, bus, Local Boat via Malindi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Tsavo to Voitaxi
2. Take the bus from Voi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
10h 57m
$121–150
Taxi, bus, Local Boat
1. Take the taxi from Tsavo to Voitaxi
2. Take the bus from Voi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
9h 13m
$137–180
Taxi, bus, Local Boat via Mombasa
1. Take the taxi from Tsavo to Voitaxi
2. Take the bus from Voi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
18h 12m

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Distance: 545.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Tsavo, Turkana, Kenya and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Tsavo to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Voi, take the train to Mombasa, take the taxi 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 Voi, take the bus to Mombasa, walk to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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