There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Mbombela by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane DUR - MQP
2h 56mR 2,852–7,651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
13h 20mR 560–1,107Drive 665.4 km
- Drive from Durban to Mbombelacar 665.4 km
8h 37mR 1,522–2,198Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Nelspruit
11hR 750–1,000Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane PZB - MQP
5h 57mR 3,915–5,240
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Mbombela is to bus which costs R 550 - R 1 200 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Mbombela is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs R 2 800 - R 8 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Mbombela. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Nelspruit via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Durban and Mbombela is 530 km. The road distance is 665.4 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Mbombela without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs R 550 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Durban to Mbombela, including transfers.
Durban to Mbombela bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Mbombela is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs R 2 800 - R 8 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 200 and takes 13h 20m.
Durban to Mbombela bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Mbombela is 665 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Durban to Mbombela.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Mbombela, South Africa?
Airlink flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Nelspruit via Johannesburg in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–7,000
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,500–4,400
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 440–490
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 300–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–550
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 280–400
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 160–190
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 280–460
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 087 537 1444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 750–1,000
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
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