There are 4 ways to get from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus
- Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi
6h 35mR 1,366–2,067Drive 234.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Driftcar 234.2 km
4h 16mR 524–757Taxi
- Take the taxi from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drifttaxi 234.2 km
4h 16mR 1,600–2,000Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ladysmith
- Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi
5h 58mR 1,397–1,765
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift is to drive which costs R 500 - R 800 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs R 500 - R 800.
The distance between Umhlanga and Rorke’s Drift is 358 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 35m and costs R 1 300 - R 2 100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift is 234 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift.
There are two+ hotels available in Rorke’s Drift.
What companies run services between Umhlanga, South Africa and Rorke’s Drift, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift. However, you can take the taxi to Durban Bus Stn, take the bus to Burger St, walk to Pietermaritzburg, take the bus to Ladysmith, then take the taxi to Rorke’s Drift. Alternatively, you can drive from Umhlanga to Rorke’s Drift in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 0861 33 44 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
Shuttle from Durban to Ladysmith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–700
- Website
- Citybug Shuttle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- R 750–2,000
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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