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

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

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LOS - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    11h 49m
    $528–1,540

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane LOS - 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
    14h 29m
    $431–1,065

  3. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane LOS - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    14h 12m
    $542–811

Lagos (LOS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,472.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Lamu, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lagos to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) 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 Lagos (LOS) 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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