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How to get fromJohannesburg to Durbanby plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    2h 49m
    R 1,275–3,173

  2. Car train

    cheapest
    1. Take the cartrain from Johannesburg to Durbancartrain train
    25h 51m
    R 170–370

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 30m
    R 280–700

  4. Drive 565.7 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Durbancar car 565.7 km
    6h 14m
    R 1,273–1,838

  5. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    3h 41m
    R 2,180–3,603

  6. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane JNB - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi taxi
    3h 16m
    R 3,175–5,343

  7. Bus via Pietermaritzburg

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 40m
    R 355–905

  8. Drive via Germiston 557.2 km

    1. Drive from Germiston to Durbancar car 557.2 km
    6h 34m
    R 1,257–1,960

Johannesburg to Durban by bus

Calendar154Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, 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.

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