There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, or taxi
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Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane JNB - DUR
2h 51mR 1,249–3,201Car train
cheapest- Take the cartrain from Johannesburg to Durbancartrain
25h 51mR 170–370Bus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
7h 30mR 280–700Drive 567.2 km
- Drive from Johannesburg CBD to Durbancar 567.2 km
6h 15mR 1,268–1,832Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
3h 42mR 2,204–3,631Fly to Richards Bay, taxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
- Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi
3h 18mR 3,199–5,171Bus via Pietermaritzburg
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
8h 40mR 355–905Drive via Germiston 557.2 km
- Drive from Germiston to Durbancar 557.2 km
6h 34mR 1,257–1,860
Johannesburg CBD to Durban by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban is to car train which costs R 170 - R 370 and takes 25h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Durban Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Durban. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 51m.
The distance between Johannesburg CBD and Durban is 535 km. The road distance is 567.2 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs R 280 - R 700.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban, including transfers.
Johannesburg CBD to Durban bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
Johannesburg CBD to Durban train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Johannesburg CBD to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 280 - R 700 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Johannesburg CBD, South Africa and Durban, South Africa?
Safair, Global Aviation, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost R 320–600 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 650–1,700
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–3,900
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–3,800
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–2,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–3,900
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–6,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–2,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Johannesburg to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 170–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 170
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- R 360
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 440–490
Bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 290–500
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 400–420
Bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 370–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–550
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Johannesburg CBD to Durban bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Johannesburg CBD to Durban train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg CBD to Durban is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Johannesburg CBD to Durban.
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