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How to get fromNairobi to Shelaby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Shela 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 Shelaunknown unknown
    2h 20m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    11h 22m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    12h 20m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    6h 28m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    6h 35m

  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 Shelaunknown unknown
    22h 53m

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: 471.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shela, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Shela. However, you can fly to Lamu Airport (LAU) then travel to Shela. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Shela via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 11h 22m.

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