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How to get fromLamu to Kismayoby ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly

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    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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU)plane plane MYD - KMU
    20h 1m
    $99–406

  2. Local Boat, bus to Mombasa, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU)plane plane MBA - KMU
    11h 50m
    $113–427

Malindi (MYD) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Kismayo. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Kisimayu Airport (KMU), then take the taxi to Kismayo. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Kisimayu Airport (KMU), then take the taxi to Kismayo.

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