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How to get fromArusha to Durbanby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Arusha to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Arusha to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ARK - DUR
    9h 27m
    R 4,962–13,304

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    3d
    R 3,001–3,501

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    4d 3h

  4. Drive 4,022.4 km

    1. Drive from Arusha to Durbancar car 4,022.4 km
    2d 7h
    R 9,061–13,087

  5. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JRO - DUR
    9h 42m
    R 5,287–13,570

  6. Fly Arusha to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ARK - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    10h 8m
    R 5,167–14,534

  7. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JRO - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    12h 33m
    R 7,392–17,800

  8. Shuttle to Nairobi, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane NBO - DUR
    15h 29m
    R 5,570–7,992

  9. Shuttle to Nairobi, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane NBO - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    16h 45m
    R 5,975–17,222

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    4d 9h
    R 3,589–5,192

Arusha (ARK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

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Duration11hAverage Duration
TicketR 4,783Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,016.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Durban, South Africa?

Air Tanzania, Safair, and four other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Durban Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 3d.

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