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How to get fromDurban to Robben Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Robben Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DUR - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    13h 31m
    R 3,096–5,994

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Cape Townbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    29h 58m
    R 834–2,042

  3. Bus, ferry via Mthatha

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Umtata to Cape Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    30h 32m
    R 1,635–2,842

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,799Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durban to Robben Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,460 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Robben Island. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban to Murray's Bay via Cape Town and Cape Town in around 29h 58m.

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