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How to get fromMelbourne to Krugerby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Kruger by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MEL - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Krugercar car
    21h 38m
    R 10,873–19,173

  2. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane MEL - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Krugercar car
    27h 7m
    R 10,073–28,423

  3. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MEL - DUR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Volksrustshuttle bus
    30h 17m
    R 13,169–16,409

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,594 km
  • Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kruger, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kruger. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Kruger. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Kruger.

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