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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane ADD - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    12h 51m
    $337–910

  2. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ADD - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $241–487

  3. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane ADD - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    14h 6m
    $332–758

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,598.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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