Rome2Rio

How to get fromFree State to Durbanby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

Find Transport to Durban

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Free State to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BFN - DUR
    2h 56m
    R 1,950–4,110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    13h 24m
    R 527–1,267

  3. Drive  633.6 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Durbancar car 633.6 km
    7h 13m
    R 1,467–2,119

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    3h 36m
    R 2,949–5,313

  5. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane JNB - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    4h 27m
    R 4,064–5,893

  6. Bus via Durban

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durbanbus bus
    15h 20m
    R 547–1,317

  7. Bus via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus bus
    18h 3m
    R 628–847

  8. Car train, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Theunissencartrain train 74013
    2. Drive from Theunissen to Durbancar car
    7h 57m
    R 1,291–1,996

Free State to Durban by bus

Calendar48Weekly Buses
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 527Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Free State to Durban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 512.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and Durban, South Africa?

CemAir, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Durban Bus Stn via Johannesburg in around 13h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Need to know: Greyhound, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There