How far is it from Kilifi to Lamu Island?

The distance between Kilifi and Lamu Island is 317 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilifi to Lamu Island without a car is to bus and travel which takes 4h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kilifi to Lamu Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 78+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Kilifi to Lamu Island 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
best
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 Island
1h 51m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Island
4h 48m
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 Island
2h 53m

Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilifi to Lamu Island.

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Distance: 316.7 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilifi to Lamu Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilifi to Lamu Island via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 4h 48m.

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