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How to get fromBrisbane to Durbanby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Durban by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BNE - DUR
    24h 25m
    R 8,404–14,506

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane OOL - DUR
    25h 40m
    R 12,212–31,242

  3. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MCY - DUR
    33h 25m
    R 12,218–42,248

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane BNE - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    24h 57m
    R 13,309–31,736

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane OOL - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    26h 57m
    R 14,117–35,472

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,217.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 25m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Durban, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily.

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