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How to get fromDurban to Matatieleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Matatiele by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Port Shepstone

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mt Ayliffbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mt Ayliff to Matatieletaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    R 1,495–1,812

  2. Drive  310.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durban to Matatielecar car 310.8 km
    4h 25m
    R 705–1,019

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mt Curie One Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mt Curie One Stop to Matatieletaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    R 1,085–1,660

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  • Distance: 404.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Durban to Matatiele. However, you can take the bus to Port Shepstone, walk to Umzikhulu, take the bus to Mt Ayliff, then take the taxi to Matatiele. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Matatiele in around 4h 25m.

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