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How to get fromLamu Island to Kilifiby unknown, plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Travel, fly to Malindi, bus

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    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LAU - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus bus
    2h 52m

  2. Travel, Local Boat, bus

    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Islunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus bus
    5h 59m

  3. Travel, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane LAU - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Kilifitaxi taxi
    5h 6m

  4. Travel, fly to Ukunda, drive

    1. Walk from Lamu Island to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane LAU - UKA
    3. Drive from Ukunda (UKA) to Kilificar car
    6h 23m

Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu Island to Kilifi. However, you can travel to Lamu Airport (LAU) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, then take the bus to Kilifi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lamu Island to Kilifi via Lamu Isl, Mokowe, Lamu, Malindi, and Malindi in around 5h 59m.

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