Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town to Durban

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Cape Town to Durban Schedule

Cape Town to Durban Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any timeZAR 40,944
CemAir Economy #5Z90006:00 - 08:00ZAR 2,006
Intercape Mainliner 08:10 - 10:10ZAR 748
Intercape Luxury 11:00 - 11:20ZAR 748
FlySafair Economy #FA17812:50 - 14:55ZAR 1,795
FlySafair Economy #FA18615:05 - 17:10ZAR 2,226
Intercape Luxury 17:30 - 18:20ZAR 825
Intercape Mainliner 18:15 - 18:40ZAR 770
FlySafair Economy 20:50 - 08:30ZAR 3,977

Transportation from Cape Town to Durban

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Durban

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure7:40 PM
Departures per day5
Distance1663 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

How to get from Cape Town to Durban

When you want to get from Cape Town to Durban, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 46.50. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 38.08.

How far is Cape Town from Durban?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cape Town to Durban. Your trip will be a total of 1034 miles (1663 km). The flying distance is 923 miles (1484 km).

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Durban?

The travel time from Cape Town to Durban can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 25 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Durban?

The cost of the trip from Cape Town to Durban varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercity Xpress: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 38.08 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 46.50.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cape Town to Durban:

  • Bus tickets - USD 38.10 to USD 46.50;
  • Plane tickets - USD 133.32 to USD 294.69;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 2,124.28 to USD 2,165.50.

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and Durban?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:30. There are 5 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Durban. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 133.32.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to Durban

CemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies

Buses

Taking a bus from Cape Town to Durban is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Cape Town to Durban. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 2,124.28.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Cape Town to Durban

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cape Town to Durban? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.