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How to get fromKisumu to Lamu Islandby plane, unknown, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kisumu to Lamu Island by plane, unknown, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane KIS - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    4h 19m

  2. Bus, travel via Malindi

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Malindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    18h 56m

  3. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane EDL - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    9h 17m

  4. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Malindi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KIS - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    6h 31m

  5. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Mombasa, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KIS - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    7h 4m

  6. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, travel

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane EDL - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    8h 24m

  7. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    32h 19m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 741.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Lamu Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Lamu Island via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 18h 56m.

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