There are 6 ways to get from Polokwane to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PTG - DUR
4h 35mR 3,422–6,377Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
13h 8mR 562–1,031Drive 861.8 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Durbancar 861.8 km
9h 17mR 1,983–2,864Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane PTG - PZB
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
8h 31mR 4,087–7,057Bus via Pretoria
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus
15h 58mR 569–1,064Bus via Pretoria #2
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus
16h 14mR 629–914
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Durban is to bus which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Durban is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 3 400 - R 6 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Durban. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Durban Bus Stn via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Polokwane and Durban is 700 km. The road distance is 861.8 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Durban without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs R 550 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Polokwane to Durban, including transfers.
Polokwane to Durban bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Durban is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 3 400 - R 6 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 13h 8m.
Polokwane to Durban bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Durban is 862 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Polokwane to Durban.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Durban, South Africa?
Airlink and South African Airways fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Durban Bus Stn via Johannesburg in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,100–6,000
Flights from Gateway International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg, Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,100–6,000
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–6,500
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- 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 Pretoria to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 300–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Pretoria to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 360–550
- Website
- Intercape
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