There are 9 ways to get from Durban to Zambia by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lusaka
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane DUR - LUN
6h 50m$352–464Bus via Durban
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
34h 45m$79–161Bus via Johannesburg
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
29h 27m$82–149Drive 2,106.2 km
- Drive from Durban to Lusakacar 2,106.2 km
23h 36m$309–447Fly King Shaka International Airport to Ndola
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Ndola (NLA)plane DUR - NLA
6h 53m$332–877Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Lusaka
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane PZB - LUN
8h 26m$296–818Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Ndola
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Ndola (NLA)plane PZB - NLA
7h 59m$326–891Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Lusaka
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane RCB - LUN
9h 22m$311–808Bus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
33h 30m$111–133
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Zambia is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $80 - $150 and takes 29h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Zambia is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $350 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.
The distance between Durban and Zambia is 1666 km. The road distance is 2106.2 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Zambia without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 29h 27m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Durban to Zambia, including transfers.
Durban to Zambia bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Zambia is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $350 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 29h 27m.
Durban to Zambia bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Zambia is 2106 km. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Durban to Zambia.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Zambia?
Airlink, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 29h 27m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Lusaka via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Lusaka via Nelspruit, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–750
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Ndola via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–850
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Ndola via Nelspruit, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Ndola via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
Flights from Richards Bay to Lusaka via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $26–30
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $8–15
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $26–30
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