How far is it from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago?

The distance between Nairobi and Lamu Archipelago is 488 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago without a car is to bus and travel which takes 11h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Archipelago?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lamu Archipelago.

Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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

Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport, travel
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1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)WIL - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Archipelago
2h 25m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
11h 40m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
12h 39m
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)NBO - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Archipelago
3h 34m
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)WIL - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
4h 48m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
23h 10m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

34Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago.

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Distance: 487.9 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lamu Archipelago, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago. However, you can fly to Lamu Airport (LAU) then travel to Lamu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lamu Archipelago via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 11h 40m.

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