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How to get fromShimoni to Lamu Islandby unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimoni to Lamu Island by unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Shimoni to Mombasaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    5h 54m

  2. Travel to Ukunda, fly, travel

    1. Walk from Shimoni to Ukunda (UKA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane UKA - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  3. Travel, bus via Tanga

    1. Walk from Shimoni to Tangaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Tanga to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    9h 34m

  4. Travel to Mombasa, fly, travel

    1. Walk from Shimoni to Mombasa (MBA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MBA - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  5. Travel, bus to Malindi, fly

    1. Walk from Shimoni to Mombasaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MYD - LAU
    4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    5h 13m

Ukunda (UKA) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimoni to Lamu Island. However, you can travel to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can travel to Ukunda (UKA) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island.

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