Durban to Cape Town

Durban to Cape Town

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Durban to Cape Town Schedule

Durban to Cape Town Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any timeZAR 39,990
Intercape Mainliner 07:00 - 09:00ZAR 792
CemAir Economy #5Z90108:40 - 11:05ZAR 3,001
Intercape Mainliner 10:00 - 10:50ZAR 704
FlySafair Economy #FA16112:25 - 14:45ZAR 1,952
FlySafair Economy #FA17514:00 - 16:20ZAR 3,070
Intercape Luxury 16:45 - 18:45ZAR 748
Hahn Air Technologies Economy #X1694818:05 - 20:20ZAR 1,575
FlySafair Economy #FA18520:25 - 22:45ZAR 2,035

Transportation from Durban to Cape Town

Facts about the transport from Durban to Cape Town

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:15 午前
Latest Departure8:25 午後
Departures per day7
Distance1633 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

How to get from Durban to Cape Town

When you want to get from Durban to Cape Town, 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 59.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 39.12.

How far is Durban from Cape Town?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Durban to Cape Town. Your trip will be a total of 1015 miles (1633 km). The flying distance is 901 miles (1449 km).

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

The travel time from Durban to Cape Town 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 Durban to Cape Town?

The cost of the trip from Durban to Cape Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercape: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 39.12 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 59.24.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 39.12 to USD 59.26;
  • Plane tickets - USD 54.76 to USD 117.74;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 2,081.20 to USD 2,172.74.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 06:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:45. There are 7 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 Durban to Cape Town. 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 54.76.

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 Durban to Cape Town

CemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies

Buses

Taking a bus from Durban to Cape Town 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 Durban to Cape Town. 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 2,081.20.

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 Durban to Cape Town

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Durban to Cape Town? 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:

  • 80% decided to go for a bus.
  • 20% users took a plane.