What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Lamu?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $50 - $95 and takes 32h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Lamu?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Lamu is to fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 10h 54m and costs $350 - $490.

How far is it from Kampala to Lamu?

The distance between Kampala and Lamu is 1192 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat via Mombasa which takes 31h 24m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Lamu?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Kampala to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kampala to Lamu - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, Local Boat, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Malindi (MYD)plane EBB - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
10h 54m
$356–487
Bus, Local Boat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
32h 13m
$51–94
Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
31h 24m
$53–100
Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane EBB - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
11h 1m
$210–398
Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane EBB - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
13h 48m
$164–432

Entebbe (EBB) to Malindi (MYD) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,191.9 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) 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 a bus from Kampala to Lamu Isl via Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 31h 24m.

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