There are 5 ways to get from Parktown to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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 52mR 1,405–3,489Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
8h 7mR 292–664Drive 569.3 km
- Drive from Parktown to Durbancar 569.3 km
6h 17mR 1,310–1,892Fly 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 44mR 2,520–3,969Bus via Durban (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durbanbus
10h 3mR 312–714
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parktown to Durban is to bus which costs R 290 - R 700 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Parktown to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs R 1 400 - R 3 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Parktown station to Durban. However, there are services departing from Wits Station and arriving at Durban Bus Stn via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Parktown and Durban is 536 km. The road distance is 569.3 km.
The best way to get from Parktown to Durban without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs R 290 - R 700.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Parktown to Durban, including transfers.
Parktown to Durban bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Parktown to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs R 1 400 - R 3 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 290 - R 700 and takes 8h 7m.
Parktown to Durban bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parktown to Durban is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Parktown to Durban.
What companies run services between Parktown, South Africa and Durban, South Africa?
Safair, Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) hourly. 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 650–1,500
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–7,000
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 800–6,500
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 800–6,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–3,600
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,900
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–4,400
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–7,000
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,900
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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