How far is it from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago?

The distance between Mombasa and Lamu Archipelago is 275 km.

How do I travel from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago without a car?

The best way to get from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago without a car is to bus and travel which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu Archipelago?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lamu Archipelago.

Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago by plane, unknown, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Mombasa to Lamu Airport, travel
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)MBA - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Archipelago
1h 16m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
2. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
4h 29m
Bus to Malindi, fly to Lamu Airport, travel
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindi
2. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)MYD - LAU
3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Archipelago
3h 42m
Fly Mombasa to Malindi, bus, travel
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Malindi (MYD)MBA - MYD
2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamu
3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
7h 15m
Bus, travel via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamu
2. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Archipelago
13h 29m

Mombasa (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago.

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Distance: 275.2 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Lamu Archipelago, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mombasa to Lamu Archipelago via Lamu in around 4h 29m.

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