How far is it from Meru to Lamu?

The distance between Meru and Lamu is 788 km.

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

The best way to get from Meru to Lamu without a car is to taxi and train and bus and travel which takes 32h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Meru to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 75+ hotels available in Lamu.

Meru to Lamu - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Meru to Lamu by car, train, plane, unknown, bus, or taxi

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

Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
best
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane NBO - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamuunknown
10h 3m
Drive, bus, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Saganacar
2. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamuunknown
17h 16m
Drive, train, bus, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamuunknown
20h 13m
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane WIL - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamuunknown
10h 59m
Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamuunknown
13h 24m
Taxi, train, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Meru to Nanyukitaxi
2. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruirutrain
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamuunknown
32h 31m

Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 787.8 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Meru to Lamu. However, you can drive to Karatina, take the train to Makadara/Mwisho, walk to Mogas, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meru to Lamu via Sagana, Maragua, Tuskys, Town Terminal, Nairobi, Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 17h 16m.

Airlines