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How to get fromDurban to Garden Routeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Garden Route by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DUR - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George to Knysnabus bus
    5h 43m
    R 2,873–4,713

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus bus
    20h 30m
    R 1,040–1,537

  3. Drive  1,154.8 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Garden Routecar car 1,154.8 km
    15h 5m
    R 3,076–4,443

  4. Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Knysnabus bus
    8h 9m
    R 2,342–4,331

  5. Bus via East London

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East Londonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East London to Knysnabus bus
    21h 47m
    R 1,095–1,750

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,256Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Durban to Garden Route.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,061.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Garden Route, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Durban to Garden Route via Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, and Knysna in around 20h 30m.

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