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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lamu to Tanga 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
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    9h 48m
    $30–41

  2. Local Boat, bus, 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 Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane MBA - TGT
    10h 58m
    $73–127

  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
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    19h 7m

Mombasa (MBA) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 510.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

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

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