There are 2 ways to get from Mombasa to Lamu by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Mombasa to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mombasa to Lamu is to bus and Local Boat which takes 4h 42m and costs $19 - $35.
The distance between Mombasa and Lamu is 340 km.
The best way to get from Mombasa to Lamu without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 4h 42m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Mombasa to Lamu, including transfers.
There are 87+ hotels available in Lamu.
What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Mombasa to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Lamu Isl via Lamu and Mokowe in around 13h 42m.
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- 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
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