There are 2 ways to get from Watamu to Shanzu by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Watamu to Shanzu is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Watamu to Shanzu is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Watamu to Shanzu. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Mtwapa via Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Watamu and Shanzu is 168 km. The road distance is 94.6 km.
The best way to get from Watamu to Shanzu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Watamu to Shanzu, including transfers.
Watamu to Shanzu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Malindi station.
Watamu to Shanzu bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watamu to Shanzu is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Watamu to Shanzu.
There are 2221+ hotels available in Shanzu.
What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Shanzu, Kenya?
Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Malindi to Mombasa once daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $2–4
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