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

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Durban by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ZRH - DUR
    17h 26m
    R 5,822–18,393

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Richards Bay, bus

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane ZRH - RCB
    2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    19h 27m
    R 5,762–19,413

  3. Train to Basel, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BSL - DUR
    20h 35m
    R 7,412–24,890

  4. Fly Zurich Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ZRH - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    19h 42m
    R 6,187–20,573

  5. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train
    2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MUC - DUR
    21h 39m
    R 7,742–25,326

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,906 km
  • Duration: 17h 26m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Durban, South Africa?

Swiss, South African Airways, and six other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily.

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