How far is it from Lamu Island to Watamu?

The distance between Lamu Island and Watamu is 163 km.

How do I travel from Lamu Island to Watamu without a car?

The best way to get from Lamu Island to Watamu without a car is to travel and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lamu Island to Watamu?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Lamu Island to Watamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Watamu?

There are 579+ hotels available in Watamu.

Lamu Island to Watamu - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Lamu Island to Watamu by unknown, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, fly to Malindi
best
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)
2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD)LAU - MYD
55 min
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindi
2h 49m
Travel, fly to Mombasa, bus
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)
2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Mombasa (MBA)LAU - MBA
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindi
4h 2m

Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD) flights

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lamu Island to Watamu. However, you can travel to Lamu Airport (LAU) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), then take the taxi to Watamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lamu to Watamu via Lamu and Malindi in around 2h 49m.

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