There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Maputo by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
5h 31m$23–80Drive 542.5 km
- Drive from Durban to Maputocar 542.5 km
7h 20m$88–127Fly King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane DUR - MPM
3h 44m$285–406Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Maputo International Airport
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane PZB - MPM
8h 39m$286–768Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane DUR - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
5h 5m$185–346
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Maputo is to bus which costs $23 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $280 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Maputo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Durban and Maputo is 542 km. The road distance is 542.5 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $23 - $80.
The bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo takes 5h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Durban to Maputo bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Maputo is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $23 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 3h 44m.
Durban to Maputo bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Maputo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Maputo is 543 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Durban to Maputo.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Maputo, Mozambique?
InterCape operates a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–80 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a week.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg, King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–750
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg, King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- $65–80
- Flexi
- $60–75
- Saver
- $55–75
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
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