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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane FBM - DUR
    6h 35m
    R 5,029–12,500

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    41h 2m
    R 1,805–2,225

  3. Drive 2,654.7 km

    1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Durbancar car 2,654.7 km
    31h 2m
    R 5,988–8,650

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane FBM - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 52m
    R 5,334–14,730

  5. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane FBM - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi taxi
    19h 42m
    R 6,429–15,770

  6. Fly to Margate, bus

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Margate (MGH)plane plane FBM - MGH
    2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus bus
    24h 35m
    R 7,469–19,540

  7. Bus via Durban

    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durbanbus bus
    43h 45m
    R 1,895–2,225

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Durban, South Africa?

South African Airways, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Durban Bus Stn via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 41h 2m.

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