How far is it from Meru to Lamu Island?

The distance between Meru and Lamu Island is 1029 km.

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

The best way to get from Meru to Lamu Island without a car is to taxi and train and bus and travel which takes 33h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 20m to get from Meru to Lamu Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Meru to Lamu Island by car, bus, unknown, train, plane, 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, bus, travel
best
1. Drive from Meru to Sagana
2. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal237
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
17h 20m
Drive, train, bus, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasa
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
20h 38m
Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
10h 29m
Taxi, train, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Meru to Nanyuki
2. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruiru
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
33h 5m
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruiru
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)WIL - LAU
4. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu
11h 19m
Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)NBO - MYD
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
5. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
13h 50m

Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,028.8 km
Duration: 17h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Meru to Lamu Island. However, you can drive to Sagana, take the train to Maragua, take the taxi to Tuskys, take the bus to Town Terminal, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Malindi, walk to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meru to Lamu via Karatina, Makadara/Mwisho, Nairobi, Mombasa, Mombasa, and Lamu in around 20h 38m.

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