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How to get fromKigali to Lamu Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kigali to Lamu Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, travel

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    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KGL - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    10h 3m

  2. Bus, Local Boat, travel via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    36h 30m

  3. Fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane KGL - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    8h 52m

  4. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KGL - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    11h 55m

  5. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane KGL - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    12h 43m

  6. Bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    37h 19m

  7. Bus, Local Boat, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    39h 14m

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kigali to Lamu Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,357.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Lamu Island via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, Mokowe, and Lamu Isl in around 36h 30m.

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