What is the cheapest way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

The cheapest way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg is to car train which costs R 170 - R 370 and takes 25h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

The fastest way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs R 1 300 - R 3 200.

Is there a direct bus between Durban (Station) and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Durban (Station) and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durban and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

The distance between Durban (Station) and Johannesburg is 532 km. The road distance is 565.3 km.

How do I travel from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg without a car?

The best way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs R 280 - R 700.

How long does it take to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban (Station) to Johannesburg bus from?

Durban (Station) to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Durban (Station) to Johannesburg train from?

Durban (Station) to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Durban station.

Bus or fly from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs R 1 300 - R 3 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 280 - R 700 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Durban (Station) to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Durban (Station) to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Where does the Durban (Station) to Johannesburg train arrive?

Durban (Station) to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban (Station) to Johannesburg is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg?

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Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

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Durban (Station) to Johannesburg - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Durban (Station) to Johannesburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane DUR - JNB
2h 48m
R 1,301–3,174
Car train
cheapest
1. Take the cartrain from Durban to Johannesburgcartrain
25h 58m
R 170–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
8h 10m
R 280–700
Drive 565.3 km
1. Drive from Durban (Station) to Johannesburgcar 565.3 km
6h 23m
R 1,256–1,814
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Johannesburg International Airport
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PZB - JNB
3h 39m
R 2,255–3,710
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Johannesburg International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Durban (Station) to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane RCB - JNB
3h 12m
R 4,374–6,397
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lanseria International Airport, train
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane DUR - HLA
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
4h 55m
R 1,898–4,049
Bus via Durban (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus
8h 50m
R 370–700
Drive via Germiston 558.6 km
1. Drive from Durban (Station) to Germistoncar 558.6 km
6h 42m
R 1,297–1,853

Durban (Station) to Johannesburg by bus

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8h 10mAverage Duration

R 280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.1 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Durban (Station), South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa?

Safair, Global Aviation, and five other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) hourly. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg hourly. Tickets cost R 320–600 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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