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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island by bus, plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Ruiru to Ruai Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane NBO - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    4h

  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
    13h 10m

  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
    14h 8m

  4. Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane WIL - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    5h 16m

  5. 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
    7h 13m

  6. 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
    7h 34m

  7. 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
    24h 41m

Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Ruiru to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Ruai Bypass, take the bus to Taj Mall, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fly Over to Lamu Island via Town Terminal, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 13h 10m.

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