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How to get fromNairobi to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    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
    5h 17m
    $141–339

  2. Bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    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
    11h 53m
    $30–57

  3. Train, bus, Local Boat

    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
    11h 46m
    $85–204

  4. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    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
    7h
    $154–749

  5. Fly Nairobi to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    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
    7h 6m
    $137–398

  6. Bus, Local Boat 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
    23h 24m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lamu. However, you can fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi 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 Nairobi to Lamu Isl via Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 11h 46m.

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