How far is it from Eldoret to Lamu Island?

The distance between Eldoret and Lamu Island is 845 km.

How do I travel from Eldoret to Lamu Island without a car?

The best way to get from Eldoret to Lamu Island without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 19h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Eldoret to Lamu Island?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Eldoret to Lamu Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

Eldoret to Lamu Island - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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

Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
best
1. Drive from Eldoret to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lamu Airport (LAU)KIS - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
5h 56m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
19h 38m
Fly Eldoret International Airport to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Malindi (MYD)EDL - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
7h 47m
Fly Eldoret International Airport to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)EDL - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
6h 22m
Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Drive from Eldoret to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Malindi (MYD)KIS - MYD
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
8h 16m
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobi
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
9h 28m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
21h 54m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
22h 40m
Bus, travel via Nakuru
1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakuru
2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Mwembe Tayari Rd
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
31h 56m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eldoret to Lamu Island.

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Distance: 844.7 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Eldoret to Lamu Island. However, you can drive to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldoret to Lamu via Nairobi, Nairobi Central Stn, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 19h 38m.

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