There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Maputo by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
5h 31m$23–80Drive 542.5 km
- Drive from Durban to Maputo542.5 km
7h 19m$76–110Fly to Maputo International Airport
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)DUR - MPM
3h 38m$242–353Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)DUR - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputo
5h 4m$140–348
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Questions & Answers
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 38m and costs $240 - $360.
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 $240 - $360 and takes 3h 38m.
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 19m 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
- qatarairways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–80
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Full Flexi
- $65–80
- Flexi
- $60–75
- Saver
- $55–75
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