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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Durbanby plane, train, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Durban by plane, train, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DAR - DUR
    7h 11m
    R 5,320–8,872

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 23h
    R 3,303–4,830

  3. Train, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    2. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 14h
    R 3,565–4,477

  4. Drive 3,841.5 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Durbancar car 3,841.5 km
    2d 3h
    R 8,628–12,462

  5. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane DAR - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 7m
    R 4,425–12,602

  6. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane DAR - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    R 5,420–13,642

  7. Fly to Margate, bus

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Margate (MGH)plane plane DAR - MGH
    2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus bus
    11h 25m
    R 6,360–17,412

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,710.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Durban, South Africa?

South African Airways, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Durban Bus Stn via Shekilango, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cbd, and Johannesburg in around 3d 23h.

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