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

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

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  1. Local Boat, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    5h 12m
    $20–31

  2. Local Boat, bus, fly

    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
    8h 7m
    $102–421

  3. Local Boat, bus via Mombasa

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    14h 12m

Malindi (MYD) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mombasa. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, then take the bus to Mombasa. 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, fly to Mombasa (MBA), then take the taxi to Mombasa.

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