What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lamu?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lamu is to train and fly and bus and Local Boat which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lamu?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lamu is to fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 16h 58m and costs $600 - $1,800.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Lamu?

The distance between Amsterdam and Lamu is 7251 km.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Lamu?

It takes approximately 16h 58m to get from Amsterdam to Lamu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Lamu?

Lamu is 1h ahead of Amsterdam. It is currently 8:50 PM in Amsterdam and 9:50 PM in Lamu.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 92+ hotels available in Lamu.

Amsterdam to Lamu - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Local Boat

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There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Malindi (MYD)plane AMS - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
16h 58m
$628–1,745
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane AMS - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
18h 51m
$432–1,466
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ukunda (UKA)plane AMS - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
19h 38m
$491–1,170
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Mombasa (MBA)plane FRA - MBA
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
20h 10m
$593–1,011

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

15Weekly Planes

13h 43mAverage Duration

$609Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,251.2 km
Duration: 16h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Lamu. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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