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How to get fromDurban to Barkly Eastby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Barkly East by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane DUR - UTT
    2. Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Barkly Easttaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    R 4,801–7,724

  2. Drive 547.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durban to Barkly Eastcar car 547.1 km
    8h 39m
    R 1,234–1,783

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mthatha to Jamestownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jamestown to Barkly Easttaxi taxi
    17h 30m
    R 2,325–2,962

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Mthatha Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane PZB - UTT
    3. Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Barkly Easttaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    R 5,205–12,960

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Maseru, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maseru (MSU)plane plane DUR - MSU
    2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Barkly Eastcar car
    10h 22m
    R 4,701–7,174

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,391Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 533.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Barkly East, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Barkly East. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Mthatha Airport (UTT), then take the taxi to Barkly East. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Port Shepstone, walk to Umzikhulu, take the bus to Mthatha, take the bus to Jamestown, then take the taxi to Barkly East.

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