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How to get fromAustralia to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Australia to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane PER - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    28h 30m
    $778–1,739

  2. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane PER - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    31h
    $601–1,164

  3. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane PER - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    29h 48m
    $692–1,960

Perth Airport (PER) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,725.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 30m

What companies run services between Australia and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Lamu. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) 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 train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) 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.

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