There are 2 ways to get from Lamu to Mogadishu by ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly
best- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus
- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane MYD - MGQ
13h 22m$142–643Local Boat, bus to Mombasa, fly
cheapest- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane MBA - MGQ
11h 56m$141–614
Malindi (MYD) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lamu to Mogadishu is to Local Boat and bus and fly which costs $140 - $650 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lamu to Mogadishu is to Local Boat and bus and fly which takes 11h 56m and costs $140 - $650.
The distance between Lamu and Mogadishu is 1053 km.
It takes approximately 13h 22m to get from Lamu to Mogadishu, including transfers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Mogadishu.
What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia?
There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mogadishu. 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), then take the taxi to Mogadishu. 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), then take the taxi to Mogadishu.
- Website
- ifly.co.ke
Flights from Malindi to Aden Adde International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Mombasa to Aden Adde International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Lamu to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Lamu to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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