There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Strand by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane DUR - CPT
3h 43mR 1,552–3,851Bus via East London
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Somerset Westbus
28h 45mR 1,200–1,970Drive, car train
- Drive from Durban to Klerksdorpcar
- Take the cartrain from Klerksdorp to Worcestercartrain
- Drive from Worcester to Strandcar
38h 55mR 2,105–3,136Drive 1,624.4 km
- Drive from Durban to Strandcar 1,624.4 km
16h 59mR 3,773–5,450Bus
- Take the bus from Durban to Cape Townbus
- Take the bus from Cape Town to Somerset Westbus
29h 39mR 1,315–2,123
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Strand is to bus via East London which costs R 1 200 - R 2 000 and takes 28h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Strand is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs R 1 500 - R 3 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Strand. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Somerset West via Pietermaritzburg and East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Durban and Strand is 1338 km. The road distance is 1624.4 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Strand without a car is to bus via East London which takes 28h 45m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 000.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Durban to Strand, including transfers.
Durban to Strand bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Strand is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs R 1 500 - R 3 900. Alternatively, you can bus via East London, which costs R 1 200 - R 2 000 and takes 28h 45m.
Durban to Strand bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Burger St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Strand is 1624 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Durban to Strand.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Strand, South Africa?
Safair, Global Aviation, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Strand via Pietermaritzburg, East London, and Somerset West in around 28h 45m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–3,000
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–11,000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–11,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–6,000
- Website
- renac.co.sz
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–7,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- MLPS.Info@prasa.com
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Klerksdorp to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 396–635
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 396
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- R 635
- 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
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
- 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
- R 310–410
- 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
- R 160–190
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cape Town to Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 780–1,500
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 940
- Flexi
- R 840
- Saver
- R 780
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