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How to get fromDurban to Eastern Capeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Eastern Cape by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Port Elizabeth

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    2h 57m
    R 1,656–3,494

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus bus
    15h 15m
    R 460–800

  3. Drive  894.7 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Gqeberhacar car 894.7 km
    12h 20m
    R 2,030–2,931

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to East London

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane plane DUR - ELS
    2h 51m
    R 1,366–3,804

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane DUR - UTT
    5h 4m
    R 3,686–6,834

  6. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Mthatha Airport

    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
    7h 30m
    R 3,490–10,570

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,425Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Durban to Eastern Cape.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 745.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Eastern Cape, South Africa?

Safair, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Durban to Port Elizabeth once daily. Tickets cost R 460–800 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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