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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilifi to Lamu Island by bus, plane, unknown, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Malindi, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus bus
    2. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MYD - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    2h 53m

  2. Bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus bus
    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
    5h 31m

  3. Taxi to Mombasa, fly, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasa (MBA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MBA - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    4h 51m

  4. Drive to Ukunda, fly, travel

    1. Drive from Kilifi to Ukunda (UKA)car car
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane UKA - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    6h 29m

Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilifi to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Malindi, take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilifi to Lamu Island via Malindi, Malindi, Lamu, Mokowe, and Lamu Isl in around 5h 31m.

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