There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Matola by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
5h 46m$94–163Drive 550.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Durban to Matolacar 550.1 km
7h 27m$77–111Fly to Maputo International Airport
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane DUR - MPM
3h 51m$317–454Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane DUR - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Matolacar
4h 55m$178–334
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Matola is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Matola is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $310 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Matola. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Maputo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Durban and Matola is 557 km. The road distance is 550.1 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Matola without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Durban to Matola, including transfers.
Durban to Matola bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Matola is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 3h 51m.
Durban to Matola bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Maputo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Matola is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Durban to Matola.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Matola, Mozambique?
InterCape operates a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–80 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) once daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- $65–80
- Flexi
- $60–80
- Saver
- $55–80
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