How far is it from Kampala to Lamu?

The distance between Kampala and Lamu is 1018 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Lamu without a car is to bus and travel which takes 26h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Kampala to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 78+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kampala to Lamu - 8 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kampala to Lamu by bus, plane, or unknown

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

Bus to Entebbe, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
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1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Town
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Lamu Airport (LAU)EBB - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
7h 34m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malaba
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
26h 53m
Fly Entebbe to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Malindi (MYD)EBB - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
10h 19m
Bus, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busia
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumu
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lamu Airport (LAU)KIS - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
12h 20m
Fly Entebbe to Mombasa, bus, travel
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)EBB - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
10h 27m
Bus, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malaba
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Eldoret
3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)EDL - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
12h 41m
Bus, travel via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
27h 19m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malaba
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
39h 7m

Entebbe (EBB) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,018.4 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Lamu via Malaba, Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 26h 53m.

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