Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town
Durban
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Cape Town to Durban Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TransfersCo
Minivan 6pax
Any time
+34m
$202.91
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
06:00
08:05
$234.56
Flight
CemAir
Economy
06:25
08:25
$170.55
Flight
Airlink
Economy
06:45
10:20
$538.82
Flight
Airlink
Economy
07:10
16:00
$280.02
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
07:30
09:30
$51.30
Flight
CemAir
Economy
07:50
09:50
$253.51
Bus
Intercape
Luxury
08:10
10:10
$51.30
Flight
Airlink
Economy
08:35
19:50
$633.36
Flight
Airlink
Economy
09:00
10:20
$310.46
Flight
CemAir
Economy
10:00
12:00
$183.80
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
10:25
12:30
$194.00
Flight
CemAir
Economy
10:45
12:45
$148.65
Flight
South African Airways
Economy
11:05
18:05
$223.50
Flight
CemAir
Economy
11:35
13:35
$91.03
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
12:00
14:05
$194.00
Flight
South African Airways
Economy
12:20
18:05
$192.23
Flight
FlySafair
Economy
12:40
14:45
$160.20
Flight
Qatar Airways
Economy
13:00
10:35
$883.14
Flight
CemAir
Economy
13:25
15:25
$148.65

How to get from Cape Town to Durban

Travelling between Cape Town and Durban is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 287.74 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 90.14.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 14 hours to travel between Cape Town and Durban depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and Durban. Bus will bring you to your destination in 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 15m to reach Durban.

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

Travelling between Cape Town and Durban can be as cheap as USD 90.14 if you opt for a TransfersCo taxi and as expensive as USD 287.74 if you buy a TransfersCo taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 3 from Cape Town to Durban starting from 00:00 Two Oceans Mall Transfer until 00:00 Two Oceans Mall Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cape Town to Durban.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cape Town to Durban, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.75.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cape Town and Durban

Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair, FlySafair, FlySafair, Safair

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town to Durban overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cape Town and Durban

Intercape, Intercity Xpress

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cape Town and Durban

TransfersCo

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town to Durban?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 70% decided to fly
  • 30% opted for a bus

Transportation from Cape Town to Durban

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Durban

Cheapest Transport$67
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure6:20 PM
Departures per day3
Distance17 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, CemAir, FlySafair, FlySafair, FlySafair, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Safair, TransfersCo