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

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Lamu Island 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 Islandunknown unknown
    2h 22m

  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 Islandunknown unknown
    11h 16m

  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 Islandunknown unknown
    12h 14m

  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 Islandunknown unknown
    3h 16m

  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 Islandunknown unknown
    4h 40m

  6. 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 Islandunknown unknown
    6h 23m

  7. 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 Islandunknown unknown
    6h 29m

  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 Islandunknown unknown
    22h 47m

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 473.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lamu Island. However, you can fly to Lamu Airport (LAU) then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lamu Island via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 11h 16m.

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