How far is it from Nairobi to Lamu Island?

The distance between Nairobi and Lamu Island is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Lamu Island without a car is to bus and travel which takes 11h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Nairobi to Lamu Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Lamu Island 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
2h 10m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu
11h 19m
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
12h 17m
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
3h 11m
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
4h 36m
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
22h 50m

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

34Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.5 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lamu Island. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lamu via Malindi, Malindi, and Lamu in around 11h 19m.

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