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How to get fromDurban to Dakarby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane DUR - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    28h 1m
    $413–1,126

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane PZB - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    32h 12m
    $407–1,240

  3. Drive  9,977.3 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Dakarcar car 9,977.3 km
    6d 7h
    $1,392–2,011

  4. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane RCB - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    34h 23m
    $412–1,230

  5. Bus to Margate, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane MGH - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    37h 19m
    $436–1,228

  6. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane DUR - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    41h 44m
    $479–1,347

  7. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Banjul, bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane PZB - BJL
    3. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    46h 45m
    $483–1,361

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,224.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 1m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Dakar in around 6d 7h.

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