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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Phuthaditjhaba by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)planeMEL - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Engen Bergview 1 Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    28h 56m
    R 11,942–17,362

  2. Fly to Maseru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maseru (MSU)planeMEL - MSU
    2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Phuthaditjhabacar
    25h 1m
    R 10,252–27,002

  3. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)planeMEL - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Engen Bergview 1 Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    26h 52m
    R 11,732–31,162

  4. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)planeMEL - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Phuthaditjhabacar
    29h 11m
    R 11,402–30,102

  5. Fly to Richards Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Richards Bay (RCB)planeMEL - RCB
    2. Drive from Richards Bay (RCB) to Phuthaditjhabacar
    27h 33m
    R 12,202–33,802

  6. Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)planeMEL - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Welkombus
    3. Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus
    5. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    33h 4m
    R 12,752–33,392

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,314Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Phuthaditjhaba. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), walk to Durban Airport, take the bus to Durban Station, walk to Durban Bus Stn, take the bus to Engen Bergview 1 Stop, then take the taxi to Phuthaditjhaba. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Maseru (MSU), then drive to Phuthaditjhaba.

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