How to get from Mombasa to Lamu
2 ways, 241 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 | 5h 52m | KSh1,570–2,090 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 52m | KSh10,450–15,700 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 Mombasa to Lamu?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 52m door to door. The straight-line distance is 241 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Mombasa to Lamu?
- Drive is the cheapest, from KSh1,570. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Lamu from Mombasa by road?
- About 335 km, roughly 5h 52m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around KSh1,570–2,090; tolls and parking are extra.