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How to get fromDurban to Vaal Damby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Vaal Dam by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DUR - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Vaal Damcar car
    4h 29m
    R 1,312–3,421

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    R 622–820

  3. Drive  508.6 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Vaal Damcar car 508.6 km
    6h 25m
    R 1,363–1,968

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane PZB - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Vaal Damcar car
    5h 20m
    R 2,375–4,010

  5. Bus, taxi via Vereeniging

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    R 660–1,082

  6. Bus, taxi via Vereeniging #2

    1. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Total Energies Helmutbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Total Energies Helmut to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    R 625–955

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar231Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
TicketR 694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Vaal Dam, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Vaal Dam. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Vaal Dam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vereeniging then take the taxi to Vaal Dam.

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