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How to get fromDurban to Newcastleby plane, train, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    20h 23m
    $778–2,536

  2. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane RCB - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    23h 28m
    $768–2,443

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Newcastle Airport

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DUR - NTL
    22h 15m
    $971–3,226

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PZB - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    23h 19m
    $770–2,657

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PZB - NTL
    25h 10m
    $1,013–3,347

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,758.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?

Safair, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a week.

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