What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Grootfontein?

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Grootfontein is to bus and taxi via Upington which costs $130 - $210 and takes 45h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durban to Grootfontein?

The fastest way to get from Durban to Grootfontein is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 15h 37m and costs $330 - $750.

How far is it from Durban to Grootfontein?

The distance between Durban and Grootfontein is 2334 km. The road distance is 2104.6 km.

How do I travel from Durban to Grootfontein without a car?

The best way to get from Durban to Grootfontein without a car is to bus and taxi via Pietermaritzburg which takes 41h 3m and costs $200 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Durban to Grootfontein?

It takes approximately 15h 37m to get from Durban to Grootfontein, including transfers.

Can I drive from Durban to Grootfontein?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Grootfontein is 2105 km. It takes approximately 24h 27m to drive from Durban to Grootfontein.

Where can I stay near Grootfontein?

There are six+ hotels available in Grootfontein.

Durban to Grootfontein - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Grootfontein by taxi, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Richards Bay, fly, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)RCB - WDH
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumeb
4. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfontein
15h 37m
$337–746
Bus, taxi via Upington
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz St
2. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoek
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumeb
4. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfontein
45h 17m
$139–205
Bus, taxi via Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
4. Take the bus from Windhoek to Otavi
5. Take the taxi from Otavi to Grootfontein
41h 3m
$208–294
Drive 2,104.6 km
1. Drive from Durban to Grootfontein2,104.6 km
24h 27m
$294–425
Fly from King Shaka International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)DUR - WDH
2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumeb
3. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfontein
15h 47m
$246–353
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)PZB - WDH
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumeb
4. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfontein
16h 43m
$328–437
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Durban to Eldorado Park
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumeb
4. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfontein
43h 21m
$205–277

Richards Bay (RCB) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durban to Grootfontein.

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Distance: 2,334.1 km
Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Grootfontein. However, you can take the taxi to Richards Bay (RCB) airport, fly to Windhoek International Airport (WDH), walk to Windhoek Airport, take the shuttle to Christ Church, walk to Windhoek, take the bus to Tsumeb, then take the taxi to Grootfontein. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burger St, take the bus to Johannesburg, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Windhoek, take the bus to Otavi, then take the taxi to Grootfontein.

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