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How to get fromMtwapa to Lamuby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, Local Boat

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    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5h 2m
    $55–74

  2. Fly, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane MBA - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $135–475

  3. Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    14h 2m

Mombasa (MBA) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

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

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