What is the cheapest way to get from Pemba to Durban?

The cheapest way to get from Pemba to Durban is to bus which costs R 2 300 - R 5 000 and takes 33h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pemba to Durban?

The fastest way to get from Pemba to Durban is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 41m and costs R 10 000 - R 25 000.

Is there a direct bus between Pemba and Durban?

No, there is no direct bus from Pemba to Durban. However, there are services departing from Pemba and arriving at Durban Bus Stn via Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.

How far is it from Pemba to Durban?

The distance between Pemba and Durban is 2209 km. The road distance is 3016.3 km.

How do I travel from Pemba to Durban without a car?

The best way to get from Pemba to Durban without a car is to bus which takes 33h 36m and costs R 2 300 - R 5 000.

How long does it take to get from Pemba to Durban?

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Pemba to Durban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pemba to Durban bus from?

Pemba to Durban bus services, operated by Etrago, depart from Pemba station.

Bus or fly from Pemba to Durban?

The best way to get from Pemba to Durban is to bus which takes 33h 36m and costs R 2 300 - R 5 000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 8 000 - R 22 000 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Pemba to Durban bus arrive?

Pemba to Durban bus services, operated by Etrago, arrive at Maputo station.

Can I drive from Pemba to Durban?

Yes, the driving distance between Pemba to Durban is 3016 km. It takes approximately 41h 54m to drive from Pemba to Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2201+ hotels available in Durban.

Pemba to Durban - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pemba to Durban by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
best
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane POL - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
8h 41m
R 9,053–23,515
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
33h 36m
R 2,336–4,952
Drive 3,016.3 km
1. Drive from Pemba to Durbancar 3,016.3 km
41h 54m
R 6,826–9,860
Fly to King Shaka International Airport
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane POL - DUR
8h 45m
R 8,356–21,229
Fly to Richards Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane POL - RCB
2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi
7h 41m
R 10,067–24,331
Fly to Maputo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane POL - MPM
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
9h 7m
R 5,559–14,422

Pemba Airport (POL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

6Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

R 8,947Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,209 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Pemba, Mozambique and Durban, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Pemba to Durban Bus Stn via Maputo and Maputo in around 33h 36m. Alternatively, Airlink and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 4 times a week.

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