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How to get fromDurban to Lamuby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Durban to Lamu by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport, bus, Local Boat

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane DUR - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    17h 3m
    $408–1,151

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, bus, Local Boat

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane PZB - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    21h 14m
    $412–1,165

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,340.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 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 bus to Burger St, take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 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.

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