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How to get fromPretoria to Rorke’s Driftby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Pretoria to Rorke’s Drift by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Ladysmithbus bus 17203 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    R 1,253–1,573

  2. Drive 432.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pretoria to Rorke’s Driftcar car 432.6 km
    5h 52m
    R 973–1,406

  3. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane JNB - RCB
    3. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    R 3,840–6,192

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to New Castlebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New Castle to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    R 1,020–1,260

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmithbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    R 1,320–1,700

  6. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    3. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    R 3,040–5,392

  7. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    7h
    R 3,790–5,292

  8. Fly Lanseria International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane HLA - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    R 3,100–6,456

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,638Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 510.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Rorke’s Drift, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Rorke’s Drift. However, you can take the bus to Ladysmith then take the taxi to Rorke’s Drift. Alternatively, you can drive from Pretoria to Rorke’s Drift in around 5h 52m.

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