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How to get fromXai-Xai to Durbanby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Xai-Xai to Durban by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car car
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MPM - DUR
    5h 48m
    R 4,510–6,322

  2. Drive 752.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Durbancar car 752.8 km
    10h 28m
    R 1,698–2,453

  3. Drive, train, bus via Jafar

    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Manhiçacar car
    2. Take the train from Manhiça to Jafartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 2m

  4. Drive, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car car
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane MPM - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 4m
    R 5,515–15,052

  5. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Manhiçacar car
    2. Take the train from Manhiça to Mavalane Btrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 21m

  6. Drive, train, bus via Chokwé

    1. Drive from Xai-Xai to Aldeia de Liondecar car
    2. Take the train from Aldeia de Lionde to Maputotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    14h 37m

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,770Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Xai-Xai, Mozambique and Durban, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Xai-Xai to Durban. However, you can drive to Maputo International Airport (MPM) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), walk to Durban Airport, then take the bus to Durban Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xai-Xai to Durban Bus Stn via Manhiça, Jafar, and Maputo in around 11h 2m.

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