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How to get fromDurban to Europeby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Europe by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Frankfurt, train

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane DUR - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train
    19h 41m
    $367–1,016

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Frankfurt, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane PZB - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train
    22h 27m
    $348–1,228

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Hannover Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane plane DUR - HAJ
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain train
    3. Take the train from Göttingen to Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhoftrain train
    22h 13m

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUR - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train
    21h 42m
    $493–1,561

  5. Bus to Margate, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MGH - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train
    28h 4m
    $379–1,019

  6. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane RCB - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train
    23h 28m
    $382–1,318

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,349.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 41m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Europe?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Europe. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, take the train to Fulda Bahnhof, take the train to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, then take the line 315 bus to Nentershausen Oderstraße. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Hannover Airport (HAJ), walk to Langenhagen Flughafen, take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Göttingen, take the train to Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof, take the train to Sontra Bahnhof, walk to Sontra Breitwiese, then take the line 260 bus to Nentershausen-Süß Gerstunger Straße.

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