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How to get fromDurban to Gariep Damby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane DUR - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    R 2,821–5,114

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vereeniging to Colesbergbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colesberg to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    17h 52m
    R 1,165–1,570

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biuten St to Colesberg Ultra Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    17h 18m
    R 1,190–1,820

  4. Drive 817.7 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Gariep Damcar car 817.7 km
    8h 56m
    R 1,845–2,664

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane PZB - BFN
    3. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    8h 55m
    R 4,825–10,750

  6. Bus, taxi via Pietermaritzburg

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Biuten St to Colesberg Ultra Citybus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    17h 31m
    R 1,265–2,030

  7. Bus, taxi #3

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mthatha to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    21h 16m
    R 2,135–2,762

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,658Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 697.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Gariep Dam. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), take the taxi to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Springfontein, then take the taxi to Gariep Dam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, take the bus to Biuten St, take the bus to Colesberg Ultra City, then take the taxi to Gariep Dam.

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