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

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

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane DUR - FCO
    18h 28m
    €454–669

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PZB - FCO
    22h 34m
    €358–1,032

  3. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane RCB - FCO
    21h 33m
    €359–935

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

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane DUR - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain train
    20h 29m
    €378–1,080

  5. Bus to Maputo International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane MPM - FCO
    21h 25m
    €462–862

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,236.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 28m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Rome, Italy?

Emirates, South African Airways, and seven other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 5 times a day.

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