Rome2Rio

How to get fromCape Town to Durhamby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Durham

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Durham by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CPT - RDU
    20h 29m
    $621–2,124

  2. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CPT - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 11m
    $514–1,703

  3. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CPT - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus bus
    25h 18m
    $742–2,568

  4. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane CPT - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 45m
    $547–1,732

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CPT - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 58m
    $689–2,104

  6. Fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CPT - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 18m
    $595–1,758

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cape Town to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,936.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 29m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Durham, NC, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound