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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island by train, bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, Local Boat, travel

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    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
    12h 5m

  2. 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
    13h 53m

  3. 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 56m

  4. 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
    25h 24m

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

    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

  6. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, 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. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    8h 17m

  7. 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

  8. Fly Nairobi to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - 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
    9h 34m

  9. 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
    10h

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ruiru to Lamu Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 855.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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 taxi to Nairobi, take the train to Mombasa, take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fly Over to Lamu Island via Town Terminal, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, Lamu, Mokowe, and Lamu Isl in around 13h 53m.

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