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How to get fromKampala to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane EBB - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    11h 4m
    $256–687

  2. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane EBB - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    11h 1m
    $210–338

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

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane EBB - 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
    13h 13m
    $489–632

Entebbe (EBB) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,191.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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 the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) 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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