Facts about the transport from Lamu to Mombasa
| Cheapest Transport | $100 |
| Fastest Transport | 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 10:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 12:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 567 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip, Jambojet, Skyward Express |
Lamu to Mombasa
Best Options
$100
$467
Other Options
Transportation from Lamu to Mombasa
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Flights$ 99.09
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Taxis$ 355.73
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Lamu
From Mombasa
Popular Routes in Kenya
How to get from Lamu to Mombasa
Travelling between Lamu and Mombasa is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 466.82 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 99.09.
How long does it take to get from Lamu to Mombasa?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Lamu and Mombasa depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Lamu and Mombasa. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 8h 10m to reach Mombasa.
How much does it cost to get from Lamu to Mombasa?
Travelling between Lamu and Mombasa can be as cheap as USD 99.09 if you opt for a Skyward Express flight and as expensive as USD 466.82 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Lamu and Mombasa ?
- 5 from Lamu to Mombasa starting from 10:50 Lamu Airport until 12:30 Lamu Airport
- 3 from Lamu to Mombasa starting from 00:00 Kikoni Landing Site until 00:00 Kikoni Landing Site
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lamu to Mombasa.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lamu to Mombasa, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 99.09.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Lamu and Mombasa
Jambojet, Skyward Express
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Lamu and Mombasa
Daytrip
What is the most popular transport to get from Lamu to Mombasa?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% decided to fly