How to get from Nairobi to Lamu
2 ways, 467 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 10h 33m | KSh3,240–4,320 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 10h 33m | KSh21,600–32,400 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Lamu?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 10h 33m door to door. The straight-line distance is 467 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Nairobi to Lamu?
- Drive is the cheapest, from KSh3,240. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Lamu from Nairobi by road?
- About 692 km, roughly 10h 33m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around KSh3,240–4,320; tolls and parking are extra.