There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, 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.
Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Malindi (MYD)plane JNB - MYD
- Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
13h 42m$335–921Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat
cheapest- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane JNB - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
16h 37m$318–746Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane JNB - MBA
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
11h 25m$379–692
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Malindi (MYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Lamu is to fly and taxi and bus and Local Boat which costs $310 - $750 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Lamu is to fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 11h 25m and costs $370 - $700.
The distance between Johannesburg and Lamu is 3093 km.
It takes approximately 13h 42m to get from Johannesburg to Lamu, including transfers.
Lamu is 1h ahead of Johannesburg. It is currently 13:47 in Johannesburg and 14:47 in Lamu.
There are 89+ hotels available in Lamu.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Malindi via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–800
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mombasa via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mombasa via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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