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How to get fromKisumu to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KIS - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    7h 8m
    $280–404

  2. Bus, Local Boat via Malindi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Malindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    19h 33m
    $37–49

  3. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KIS - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    7h 41m
    $184–355

  4. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane EDL - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $118–544

  5. Bus, Local Boat

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    32h 56m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 923.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 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 Kisumu to Lamu Isl via Malindi, Malindi, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 19h 33m.

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