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How to get fromDurban to Tarkastadby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Tarkastad by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to East London, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane plane DUR - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Queenstown to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    R 2,121–4,689

  2. Drive 698.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durban to Tarkastadcar car 698.8 km
    10h 5m
    R 1,579–2,280

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Mthatha to Komanibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Komani to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    13h 51m
    R 1,635–2,062

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cradockbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cradock to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    R 2,976–5,344

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane DUR - UTT
    2. Take the bus from Umtata UltraCity to Komanibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Komani to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    11h 21m
    R 4,591–7,474

  6. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to East London, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane PZB - ELS
    3. Take the bus from East London to Queenstownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Queenstown to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    R 2,425–5,825

  7. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane DUR - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Queenstown to Tarkastadtaxi taxi
    9h 43m
    R 2,721–5,014

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 782.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Durban to Tarkastad. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to East London (ELS), take the taxi to East London, take the bus to Queenstown, then take the taxi to Tarkastad. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Port Shepstone, walk to Umzikhulu, take the bus to Mthatha, take the bus to Komani, then take the taxi to Tarkastad.

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