What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Pretoria?

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Pretoria is to bus which costs R 290 - R 800 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Durban to Pretoria?

The fastest way to get from Durban to Pretoria is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 700.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Pretoria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durban and arriving at Pretoria. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Durban to Pretoria?

The distance between Durban and Pretoria is 561 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.

How do I travel from Durban to Pretoria without a car?

The best way to get from Durban to Pretoria without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 55m and costs R 350 - R 800.

How long does it take to get from Durban to Pretoria?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Durban to Pretoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Pretoria bus from?

Durban to Pretoria bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Durban station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Pretoria?

The best way to get from Durban to Pretoria is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs R 1 800 - R 4 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 290 - R 800 and takes 9h.

Where does the Durban to Pretoria bus arrive?

Durban to Pretoria bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Pretoria station.

Can I drive from Durban to Pretoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Pretoria is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Durban to Pretoria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Durban to Pretoria?

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Where can I stay near Pretoria?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Pretoria.

Durban to Pretoria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Durban to Pretoria by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane DUR - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
3h 2m
R 1,701–3,624
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durban to Pretoriabus
9h
R 290–800
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain North-South
8h 55m
R 355–800
Drive 615.3 km
1. Drive from Durban to Pretoriacar 615.3 km
6h 50m
R 1,392–2,010
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lanseria International Airport
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane DUR - HLA
3h 56m
R 1,801–4,824
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PZB - JNB
3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
3h 53m
R 2,605–4,160
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane RCB - JNB
3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
3h 27m
R 3,631–5,855
Bus via Pinetown
1. Take the bus from Pinetown to Pretoriabus
9h 20m
R 480–657

Durban to Pretoria by bus

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Distance: 560.6 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Pretoria, South Africa?

Safair flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Durban to Pretoria 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 370–700 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route.

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