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How to get fromDurban to Mutareby plane, car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Mutare by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane DUR - HRE
    2. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Mutarecar car
    7h 9m
    $207–374

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus bus
    3. Take the train from Harare to Mutaretrain train
    42h 21m
    $72–110

  3. Drive 1,663 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Mutarecar car 1,663 km
    19h 10m
    $304–439

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane PZB - HRE
    3. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Mutarecar car
    9h 45m
    $371–528

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Beira, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Beira (BEW)plane plane DUR - BEW
    2. Drive from Beira (BEW) to Mutarecar car
    9h 58m
    $172–694

  6. Bus to Maputo International Airport, fly to Chimoio, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chimoio (VPY)plane plane MPM - VPY
    3. Drive from Chimoio (VPY) to Mutarecar car
    9h 18m
    $147–617

  7. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Beira, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Beira (BEW)plane plane PZB - BEW
    3. Drive from Beira (BEW) to Mutarecar car
    10h 44m
    $516–1,608

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Mutare, Zimbabwe?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Mutare. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), then drive to Mutare. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Mutare via Johannesburg, Harare, and Harare in around 42h 21m.

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