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How to get fromNairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Nairobi to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, travel

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NBO - MYD
    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 23m

  2. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane WIL - MYD
    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 40m

  3. Train, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    12h 51m

  4. Bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi 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
    13h 52m

  5. Fly Nairobi to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane NBO - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    1h 27m

  6. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane WIL - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    2h 39m

  7. Fly Nairobi to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    7h 1m

  8. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane WIL - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  9. Bus, Local Boat, travel via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    25h 21m

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 642 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Island. However, you can fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island.

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