How far is it from Kakamega to Lamu?

The distance between Kakamega and Lamu is 780 km.

How do I travel from Kakamega to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Kakamega to Lamu without a car is to bus and travel via Nairobi which takes 19h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kakamega to Lamu?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kakamega to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 78+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kakamega to Lamu - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kakamega to Lamu by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
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1. Take the taxi from Kakamega 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
4h 34m
Bus, travel via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
19h 45m
Fly Kakamega Airport to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Malindi (MYD)GGM - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
7h 28m
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Kapsabet
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)EDL - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
6h 1m
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega 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
7h 9m
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Mombasa, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)KIS - MBA
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
7h 47m
Bus, bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
9h 36m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Kakamega 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 46m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
20h 52m
Bus, travel #2
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
29h 55m

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

9Weekly Planes

4h 6mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kakamega to Lamu.

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Distance: 779.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kakamega to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kakamega to Lamu via Nairobi, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 19h 45m.

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