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How to get fromLamu to Mount Kenyaby ferry, bus, train, unknown, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lamu to Mount Kenya by ferry, bus, train, unknown, or plane

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  1. Local Boat, bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain train
    5. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    18h 59m

  2. Local Boat, bus, train, travel via Miritini

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train
    4. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    5. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    19h 43m

  3. Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly to Nanyuki, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane MYD - NYK
    4. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    20h 38m

  4. Local Boat, bus, train, travel via Mombasa

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the train from Ruiru to Naro Morutrain train
    5. Walk from Naro Moru to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    32h 10m

  5. Travel to Lamu Airport, fly to Nairobi, train, travel

    1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LAU - NBO
    3. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    4. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    8h 39m

  6. Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly to Nairobi, train, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MYD - NBO
    4. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    5. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    13h 3m

  7. Travel to Lamu Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train, travel

    1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane LAU - WIL
    3. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain train
    4. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    10h 10m

  8. Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane MYD - WIL
    4. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain train
    5. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    13h 24m

Malindi (MYD) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 983.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mount Kenya. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, walk to Malindi, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the line 237 bus to Ruiru Fly Over, walk to Ruiru, take the train to Karatina, then travel to Mount Kenya. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lamu Isl to Mount Kenya via Mokowe, Lamu, Mombasa, Mombasa, Nairobi Terminus, Makadara/Mwisho, and Karatina in around 19h 43m.

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