There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Durban by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane MPM - DUR
2h 42mR 4,714–7,340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
5h 30mR 390–1,300Drive 542.6 km
- Drive from Maputo to Durbancar 542.6 km
7h 21mR 1,256–1,814Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane MPM - PZB
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
5h 58mR 5,379–15,020
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Durban is to bus which costs R 390 - R 1 300 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs R 4 700 - R 7 500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maputo and arriving at Durban Bus Stn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Maputo and Durban is 473 km. The road distance is 542.6 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Durban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs R 390 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Maputo to Durban, including transfers.
Maputo to Durban bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Durban is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs R 4 700 - R 7 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 390 - R 1 300 and takes 5h 30m.
Maputo to Durban bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Durban is 543 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Maputo to Durban.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Durban, South Africa?
Qatar Airways, Airlink, and Turkish Airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 390–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–8,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,500–13,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,800–14,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–8,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,500–13,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,800–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–9,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,800–14,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 Burger St to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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