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

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

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KGL - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    10h 27m
    $277–688

  2. Bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    33h 53m
    $79–136

  3. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KGL - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    12h 14m
    $271–609

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

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane KGL - 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
    12h 37m
    $280–573

  5. Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    47h 51m

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,351.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 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 Nyabugogo Bus Park to Lamu Isl via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 33h 53m.

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