There are 3 ways to get from Watamu to Tanga by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Watamu to Tanga is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Watamu to Tanga is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watamu to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Malindi and arriving at Tanga via Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Watamu and Tanga is 310 km. The road distance is 296.4 km.
The best way to get from Watamu to Tanga without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Watamu to Tanga, including transfers.
Watamu to Tanga bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, depart from Malindi station.
Watamu to Tanga bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watamu to Tanga is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Watamu to Tanga.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tanga.
What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Tanga, Tanzania?
You can take a vehicle from Watamu to Tanga via Malindi and Mombasa in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $3–5
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