How far is it from Kilifi to Lamu?

The distance between Kilifi and Lamu is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilifi to Lamu without a car is to bus and travel which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Kilifi to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kilifi to Lamu - 3 ways to travel via taxi, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kilifi to Lamu by taxi, plane, unknown, 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.

Taxi to Mombasa, fly, travel
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1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasa (MBA)
2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)MBA - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
1h 39m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
4h 50m
Bus to Malindi, fly, travel
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
2. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)MYD - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
2h 47m

Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.9 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilifi to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilifi to Lamu via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 4h 50m.

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