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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Lamu Islandby plane, unknown, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane ADD - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    13h 22m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    33h 9m

  3. Fly to Malindi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane ADD - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    12h 14m

  4. Fly to Mombasa, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ADD - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    10h 17m

  5. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane ADD - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    13h 29m

  6. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    33h 20m

  7. Bus, travel via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    45h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,285.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 22m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Lamu Island via Nairobi, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 33h 9m.

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