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How to get fromMessina to Durbanby bus, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Durban by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane CTA - DUR
    21h 10m
    R 5,323–17,401

  2. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane CTA - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus bus
    22h 34m
    R 7,099–22,802

  3. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Richards Bay, bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane CTA - RCB
    3. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    25h 35m
    R 6,128–20,821

  4. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane PMO - DUR
    24h 47m
    R 5,519–18,833

  5. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane PMO - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus bus
    26h 12m
    R 7,295–24,234

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 53mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,040Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Durban, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Durban. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), walk to Durban Airport, then take the bus to Durban Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, then take the bus to Durban.

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