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How to get fromDurban to Rorke’s Driftby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Rorke’s Drift by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    R 1,275–1,960

  2. Drive 260 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durban to Rorke’s Driftcar car 260 km
    3h 41m
    R 585–845

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi 260 km
    3h 41m
    R 1,800–2,200

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmithshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    R 1,314–1,642

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Rorke’s Drift, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Rorke’s Drift. However, you can take the bus to Burger St, walk to Pietermaritzburg, take the bus to Ladysmith, then take the taxi to Rorke’s Drift. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Rorke’s Drift in around 3h 41m.

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