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How to get fromLamu to Diani Beachby ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lamu to Diani Beach by ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Local Boat, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $120–161

  2. Local Boat, bus, fly to Ukunda

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane MYD - UKA
    8h 1m
    $62–266

  3. Local Boat, bus, taxi via Mombasa

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    15h 1m

  4. Local Boat, bus, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane MYD - MBA
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $172–506

Malindi (MYD) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lamu to Diani Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Diani Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA).

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