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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanyuki to Lamu by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, Local Boat

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    1. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruirutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    20h 28m
    $33–76

  2. Train, bus, Local Boat via Miritini

    1. Take the train from Nanyuki to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    21h 20m
    $58–184

  3. Fly from Nanyuki, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NYK - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    29h 26m
    $107–442

  4. Train, bus, Local Boat via Mombasa

    1. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruirutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    31h 58m

  5. Train to Nairobi, fly, bus, Local Boat

    1. Take the train from Nanyuki to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane NBO - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    14h 32m
    $140–414

Nanyuki (NYK) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,021.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanyuki to Lamu. However, you can take the train to Ruiru, walk to Fly Over, take the line 237 bus to Town Terminal, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Malindi, walk to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nanyuki to Lamu Isl via Makadara/Mwisho, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, Lamu, and Mokowe in around 21h 20m.

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