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How to get fromDurban to Xai-Xaiby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Xai-Xai by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, drive via Jafar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Take the train from Jafar to Manhiçatrain train
    3. Drive from Manhiça to Xai-Xaicar car
    11h 5m

  2. Drive 750.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durban to Xai-Xaicar car 750.6 km
    10h 30m
    $105–152

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane DUR - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Xai-Xaicar car
    6h 50m
    $277–394

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Take the train from Mavalane B to Manhiçatrain train
    3. Drive from Manhiça to Xai-Xaicar car
    11h 23m

  5. Bus, train, drive via Chokwé

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maputo to Aldeia de Liondetrain train
    3. Drive from Aldeia de Lionde to Xai-Xaicar car
    14h 37m

  6. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane PZB - MPM
    3. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Xai-Xaicar car
    11h 46m
    $311–868

  7. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane DUR - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Xai-Xaicar car
    8h 29m
    $197–324

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 748.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Xai-Xai, Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Xai-Xai. However, you can take the bus to Maputo, take the taxi to Jafar, take the train to Manhiça, then drive to Xai-Xai. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Xai-Xai in around 10h 30m.

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