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

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

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    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
    19h 48m
    $441–1,253

  2. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane DUR - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    15h 31m
    $335–874

  3. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Malindi, 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
    23h 34m
    $402–1,165

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration18h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,340.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 48m

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 Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 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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