There are 4 ways to get from Lamu to Ukunda by ferry, bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus
- Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukundataxi
5h 59m$120–151Local Boat, bus, fly to Ukunda
cheapest- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus
- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane MYD - UKA
8h 1m$62–266Local Boat, bus, taxi via Mombasa
- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus
- Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukundataxi
14h 59mLocal Boat, bus, fly to Mombasa, taxi
- Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry
- Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus
- Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane MYD - MBA
- Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Ukundataxi
8h 36m$172–496
Malindi (MYD) to Ukunda (UKA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lamu to Ukunda is to Local Boat and bus and taxi which costs $120 - $160 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lamu to Ukunda is to Local Boat and bus and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs $120 - $160.
The distance between Lamu and Ukunda is 392 km.
The best way to get from Lamu to Ukunda without a car is to Local Boat and bus and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Lamu to Ukunda, including transfers.
There are 715+ hotels available in Ukunda.
What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Ukunda, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Lamu to Ukunda. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Ukunda. 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).
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Malindi to Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Malindi to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Malindi to Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Malindi to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Malindi to Ukunda via Amboseli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Malindi to Mombasa via Amboseli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- 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
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 Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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