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How to get fromNairobi to Lamu Archipelagoby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane WIL - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    2h 40m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    11h 40m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    12h 37m

  4. 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 Archipelagounknown unknown
    3h 34m

  5. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, 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. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    5h 3m

  6. Fly Nairobi to Malindi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NBO - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    6h 52m

  7. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, bus, 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. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    6h 46m

  8. Bus, travel via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelagounknown unknown
    23h 10m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lamu Archipelago, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago. However, you can fly to Lamu Airport (LAU) then travel to Lamu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 11h 40m.

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