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How to get fromRome to Durbanby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Durban by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane FCO - DUR
    17h 22m
    R 6,810–19,374
  2. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane FCO - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 3m
    R 5,675–19,554
  3. Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Jesitrain train
    2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane AOI - DUR
    24h
    R 9,284–30,390
  4. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Maputo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane FCO - MPM
    2. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 25m
    R 11,040–17,094

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,846Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Durban, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily.

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