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

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

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  1. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    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
    31h 11m
    $407–1,502

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

    cheapest
    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 26m
    $373–1,526

  3. Drive 9,978.4 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Dakarcar car 9,978.4 km
    6d 8h
    $1,392–2,011

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

    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
    $407–1,740

  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
    $386–1,529

  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
    42h 4m
    $589–1,448

  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
    $633–1,562

Richards Bay (RCB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration29h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,389.9 km
  • Duration: 31h 11m

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 taxi to Richards Bay (RCB) 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 8h.

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