There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Nampula by plane, bus, or car
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 Nampula (APL)plane DUR - APL
7h 1m$432–1,113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
30h 21m$113–257Drive 2,562.4 km
- Drive from Durban to Nampulacar 2,562.4 km
38h 18m$358–517Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nampula (APL)plane PZB - APL
9h 16m$416–1,128Bus to Maputo International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Nampula (APL)plane MPM - APL
8h 48m$324–488
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nampula (APL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Nampula is to bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 30h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Nampula is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Nampula. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Nampula via Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
The distance between Durban and Nampula is 1849 km. The road distance is 2562.4 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Nampula without a car is to bus which takes 30h 21m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Durban to Nampula, including transfers.
Durban to Nampula bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Nampula is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 30h 21m.
Durban to Nampula bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Maputo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Nampula is 2562 km. It takes approximately 38h 18m to drive from Durban to Nampula.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Nampula, Mozambique?
Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nampula (APL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Nampula via Maputo and Maputo in around 30h 21m.
- Website
- lam.co.mz
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Nampula via Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Nampula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–360
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Nampula via Beira
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–360
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Nampula via Tete
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–360
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Nampula via Pemba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–360
- 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
- $60–75
- Saver
- $55–75
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
- $60–75
- Saver
- $55–75
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