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

The cheapest way to get from Kakamega to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $35 - $65 and takes 21h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kakamega to Lamu is to taxi and fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 7h 49m and costs $350 - $650.

How far is it from Kakamega to Lamu?

The distance between Kakamega and Lamu is 967 km.

How do I travel from Kakamega to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Kakamega to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 21h 46m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Kakamega to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kakamega to Lamu - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and Local Boat

There are 6 ways to get from Kakamega to Lamu by taxi, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane KIS - MYD
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
7h 49m
$351–629
Bus, Local Boat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
21h 46m
$36–63
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane KIS - MBA
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
8h 22m
$275–430
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Kapsabetbus
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)plane EDL - MYD
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
10h 17m
$203–743
Bus, Local Boat via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
23h 39m
$42–76
Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
30h 49m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD) flights

39Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kakamega to Lamu.

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Distance: 966.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Kakamega to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 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 a bus from Kakamega to Lamu Isl via Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 21h 46m.

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