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How to get fromDurban to Melbourneby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DUR - MEL
    19h 16m
    $1,049–1,352

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PZB - MEL
    21h 52m
    $837–2,869

  3. Bus to Margate, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MGH - MEL
    26h 59m
    $903–2,656

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane DUR - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    23h 54m
    $1,333–4,536

  5. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RCB - MEL
    24h 3m
    $893–2,954

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,900.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

South African Airways, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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