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

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

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

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    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 23m

  2. 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
    11h 52m

  3. 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
    11h 59m

  4. 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 22m

  5. 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 6m

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

    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
    7h 12m

  7. 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

  8. 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
    23h 30m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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 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 a vehicle from Nairobi to Lamu Island via Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, Mokowe, and Lamu Isl in around 11h 52m.

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