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

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

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane PTG - DUR
    4h 35m
    R 3,422–6,377

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    13h 8m
    R 562–1,031

  3. Drive  861.8 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Durbancar car 861.8 km
    9h 17m
    R 1,986–2,869

  4. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane PTG - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 31m
    R 4,087–7,057

  5. Bus via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus bus
    15h 58m
    R 569–1,064

  6. Bus via Pretoria #2

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus bus
    16h 14m
    R 629–914

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Durban, South Africa?

Airlink, South African Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Durban Bus Stn via Johannesburg in around 13h 8m.

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