There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Pemba 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 from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane DUR - POL
7h 31m$435–1,116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
33h 38m$144–304Drive 3,011.5 km
- Drive from Durban to Pembacar 3,011.5 km
42h 10m$421–607Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane PZB - POL
9h 1m$406–1,128Bus to Maputo International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane MPM - POL
9h 8m$334–869
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Pemba is to bus which costs $140 - $310 and takes 33h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Pemba is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Pemba via Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
The distance between Durban and Pemba is 2120 km. The road distance is 3011.5 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Pemba without a car is to bus which takes 33h 38m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Durban to Pemba, including transfers.
Durban to Pemba bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Pemba is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 33h 38m.
Durban to Pemba bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Maputo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Pemba is 3012 km. It takes approximately 42h 10m to drive from Durban to Pemba.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Pemba, Mozambique?
Airlink, Safair, and South African Airways fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Pemba Airport (POL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Pemba via Maputo and Maputo in around 33h 38m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Pemba Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Pemba Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
- Website
- lam.co.mz
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–450
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- $65–80
- Flexi
- $60–80
- Saver
- $55–80
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- $65–80
- Flexi
- $60–80
- Saver
- $55–80
- Phone
- +258 87 491 9701
- Website
- etragomz.com
Bus from Maputo to Pemba
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–179
- Schedules at
- etragomz.com
- Book at
- travelticket.co.za
- Single
- $179
- 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
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
- 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
- $18–25
- 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
- $10–12
- Website
- City to City
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