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How to get fromKismayo to Lamuby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kismayo to Lamu by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

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    1. Fly from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KMU - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $114–496

  2. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KMU - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $123–497

Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Kismayo, Somalia and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kismayo to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) 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 taxi to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) 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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