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How to get fromDurban to Somerset Eastby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Somerset East by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus bus
    6h 54m
    R 2,356–4,604

  2. Bus via Vereeniging

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vereeniging to Cookhousebus bus
    22h 2m
    R 1,115–1,460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uitenhage to Cookhousebus bus
    19h 11m
    R 1,630–2,296

  4. Drive 847.5 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Somerset Eastcar car 847.5 km
    12h 16m
    R 1,923–2,778

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,384Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 977.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Somerset East, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Durban to Somerset East via Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, and Cookhouse in around 19h 11m.

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