Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Durbanby plane or bus

Find Transport to Durban

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Durban by plane 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.

  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane SYD - DUR
    20h 23m
    R 12,490–30,560

  2. Fly to Richards Bay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane SYD - RCB
    2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    23h 19m
    R 10,430–29,580

  3. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane SYD - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    21h 49m
    R 11,355–30,740

  4. Fly to Margate, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Margate (MGH)plane plane SYD - MGH
    2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus bus
    30h 2m
    R 14,530–40,610

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,202Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sydney to Durban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,596.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Durban, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides