How far is it from Athi River to Lamu?

The distance between Athi River and Lamu is 497 km.

How do I travel from Athi River to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Athi River to Lamu without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 11h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athi River to Lamu?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Athi River to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lamu.

Athi River to Lamu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Athi River to Lamu by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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

Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport, travel
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1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)WIL - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
2h 26m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Athi River to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
11h 2m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Easy Coach/Uchumi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
13h 44m
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Tuskys
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
3h 26m
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)WIL - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
4h 52m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Easy Coach/Uchumi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
25h 13m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

34Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.9 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Athi River, Kenya and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Athi River to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athi River to Lamu via Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 11h 2m.

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