There is 1 way to get from Watamu to Lamu by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Watamu to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $60 - $80 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Watamu to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $80.
The distance between Watamu and Lamu is 245 km.
The best way to get from Watamu to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Watamu to Lamu, including transfers.
There are 87+ hotels available in Lamu.
What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Lamu, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Watamu to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- 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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