There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Engcobo by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
- Take the taxi from Mthatha to Engcobotaxi
8h 36mR 1,225–1,562Bus, taxi #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthathabus
- Take the taxi from Mthatha to Engcobotaxi
9h 25mR 955–1,710Drive 493.6 km
- Drive from Durban to Engcobocar 493.6 km
7h 3mR 1,087–1,570Fly King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport, taxi
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane DUR - UTT
- Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Engcobotaxi
5h 57mR 3,271–4,824Bus, taxi via Tsolo
- Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Tsolobus
- Take the taxi from Tsolo to Engcobotaxi
8h 50mR 1,365–1,712Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Mthatha Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PZB - UTT
- Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Engcobotaxi
7h 43mR 3,175–10,060Fly King Shaka International Airport to East London, bus, taxi
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane DUR - ELS
- Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
- Take the taxi from Idutywa to Engcobotaxi
6h 50mR 1,941–4,794
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Engcobo is to drive which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Engcobo is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 57m and costs R 3 200 - R 4 900.
The distance between Durban and Engcobo is 535 km. The road distance is 493.6 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Engcobo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 36m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Durban to Engcobo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Engcobo is 494 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Durban to Engcobo.
There are two+ hotels available in Engcobo.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Engcobo, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Durban to Engcobo. However, you can take the bus to Port Shepstone, walk to Umzikhulu, take the bus to Mthatha, then take the taxi to Engcobo. Alternatively, you can drive from Durban to Engcobo in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–4,500
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Nelspruit, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–4,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–9,000
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,300
- Phone
- +27 39 312 1406
- enquiriesr@margatecoach.co.za
- Website
- margatecoach.co.za
Bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 230–270
- Schedules at
- margatecoach.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umzikhulu to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umzikhulu to Tsolo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 390–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- vila-mora.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- https://www.vila-mora.co.za/
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from East London Windmill to Idutywa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 240–330
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- R 430–850
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