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How to get fromJohannesburg to Umhlangaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Umhlanga by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    1h 39m
    R 1,165–2,953

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 41m
    R 370–810

  3. Drive 577.8 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Umhlangacar car 577.8 km
    6h 24m
    R 1,292–1,866

  4. 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 51m
    R 445–1,015

  5. Bus via Durban (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durbanbus bus
    9h 57m
    R 465–820

  6. Drive via Germiston 569.2 km

    1. Drive from Germiston to Umhlangacar car 569.2 km
    6h 44m
    R 1,257–1,960

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar253Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketR 685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Umhlanga, 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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