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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Lamu

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Lamu

Cheapest
12 h 57 min
Car
834 km.
from $45
Other
14 h 35 min
536 km.
from $47
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $204.70
11 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $114.33
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $253.97
23 h 34 min
536 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Manda
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$343.94
Plane from Mombasa to Manda
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$356.68
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Manda
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$496.81
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Malindi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$891.70

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Manda
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$496.81
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Malindi
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$828.01

Skyward Express

Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Malindi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$407.64
Plane from Mombasa to Manda
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$95.54

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.39

Tawakal Coach

Phone:
+254 (41) 722550111
Website:
tawakalcoaches.co.ke/booking/schedules.html
Bus from Mombasa to Lamu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.24
Bus from Malindi to Lamu
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.54

Simba Coach

Phone:
0707 471111
Bus from Mombasa to Lamu
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu?

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu is to bus which costs $26.09 - $42.39 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu?

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $38.04 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Lamu?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Lamu is 560 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs $26.09 - $42.39 .

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Lamu?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lamu is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $38.04 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $42.39 and takes 14h 35m.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 64+ hotels available in Lamu. Prices start at $19.89 per night.
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