There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Vaal Dam by plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from King Shaka International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane DUR - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Vaal Damtaxi
4h 29mR 3,201–5,424Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus
- Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi
8h 5mR 615–820Drive 508.6 km
- Drive from Durban to Vaal Damcar 508.6 km
6h 25mR 1,148–1,659Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PZB - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Vaal Damtaxi
5h 20mR 4,105–5,960Taxi to Richards Bay, fly, taxi
- Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane RCB - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Vaal Damtaxi
4h 54mR 5,131–7,655Bus, taxi via Vereeniging
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Total Energies Helmutbus
- Take the taxi from Total Energies Helmut to Vaal Damtaxi
8h 19mR 660–975Bus, taxi via Vereeniging #2
- Take the bus from Durban to Vereenigingbus
- Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi
8h 45mR 730–1,140
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Vaal Dam is to bus and taxi which costs R 600 - R 850 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Vaal Dam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500.
The distance between Durban and Vaal Dam is 650 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Vaal Dam without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 5m and costs R 600 - R 850.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Durban to Vaal Dam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Vaal Dam is 509 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Durban to Vaal Dam.
There are 45+ hotels available in Vaal Dam.
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 take the taxi to Vaal Dam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vereeniging then take the taxi to Vaal Dam.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–1,800
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–4,300
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,500
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–2,600
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–2,700
Flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,400
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–4,300
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–7,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–2,700
Flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,400
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Durban to Vereeniging
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 270–400
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Total Energies Helmut
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 420–460
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- vila-mora.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- https://www.vila-mora.co.za/
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban to Vereeniging
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 370–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- R 340–2,800
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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