How far is it from Lamu to Arusha?

The distance between Lamu and Arusha is 499 km.

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

The best way to get from Lamu to Arusha without a car is to travel and bus which takes 17h 21m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 580+ hotels available in Arusha.

Lamu to Arusha - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Lamu to Arusha by unknown, plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Travel to Lamu Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
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1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)
2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)LAU - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
4h 4m
Travel, bus, train, drive
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasa
3. Take the train from Mombasa to Emali
4. Drive from Emali to Namanga
5. Take the bus from Namanga to Arusha
16h 2m
Travel to Lamu Airport, fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)
2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Nairobi (NBO)LAU - NBO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
7h 56m
Travel to Lamu Airport, fly to Amboseli Airport, drive
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Airport (LAU)
2. Fly from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)LAU - ASV
3. Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Arusha
18h 50m
Travel, bus to Malindi, fly to Amboseli Airport, drive
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindi
3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)MYD - ASV
4. Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Arusha
8h 44m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindi
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobi
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
17h 21m
Travel, bus, shuttle
1. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasa
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobi
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
30h 5m

Lamu Airport (LAU) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Arusha. However, you can travel to Lamu Airport (LAU) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lamu to Arusha via Lamu, Mombasa, Mombasa, Emali, and Namanga in around 16h 2m.

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