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How to get fromMount Kenya to Lamuby unknown, train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Travel, train, bus, Local Boat

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    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    18h 32m

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

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    19h 24m

  3. Travel, train to Nairobi, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NBO - MYD
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    12h 37m

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

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Naro Moruunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Naro Moru to Ruirutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    31h 42m

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

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane NBO - LAU
    4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamuunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  6. Travel, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane WIL - MYD
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    12h 53m

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

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane WIL - LAU
    4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamuunknown unknown
    9h 53m

  8. Travel, train to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Walk from Mount Kenya to Karatinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    14h 15m

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 986.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Kenya to Lamu. However, you can travel to Karatina, take the train to Ruiru, walk to Fly Over, take the line 237 bus to Town Terminal, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Malindi, walk to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Kenya to Lamu Isl via Karatina, Makadara/Mwisho, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 19h 24m.

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