How far is it from Addis Ababa to Lamu?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Lamu is 1281 km.

How do I travel from Addis Ababa to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 33h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu?

It takes approximately 13h 26m to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 78+ hotels available in Lamu.

Addis Ababa to Lamu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu by plane, unknown, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lamu Airport, travel
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)ADD - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
13h 26m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
33h 13m
Fly to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)ADD - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
11h 7m
Fly to Mombasa, bus, travel
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)ADD - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
10h 20m
Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)ADD - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
13h 24m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
33h 23m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
45h 31m

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

21Weekly Planes

14h 20mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu.

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Distance: 1,280.6 km
Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Lamu via Nairobi, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 33h 13m.

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