There are 5 ways to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town by plane, bus, or car
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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane DUR - CPT
2h 12mR 1,252–3,466Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban to Cape Townbus
28h 50mR 993–1,771Drive 1,657.9 km
- Drive from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Towncar 1,657.9 km
17h 12mR 3,818–5,515Fly Durban Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, fly to Capetown Airport
- Fly from Durban Airport to King Mswati III International Airportplane
- Fly from King Mswati III International Airport to Capetown Airportplane
5h 20mDrive via Bellville 1,637.4 km
- Drive from Durban Airport (DUR) to Bellvillecar 1,637.4 km
17h 45mR 3,829–5,509
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 800 and takes 28h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Durban Airport and arriving at Cape Town via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.
The distance between Durban Airport (DUR) and Cape Town is 1295 km. The road distance is 1657.9 km.
The best way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs R 950 - R 1 800.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town, including transfers.
Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Durban station.
The best way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs R 1 200 - R 3 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 950 - R 1 800 and takes 28h 50m.
Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Cape Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town is 1658 km. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Durban Airport (DUR) to Cape Town.
What companies run services between Durban Airport (DUR), South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?
Safair, Global Aviation, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) hourly. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Durban to Cape Town 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 780–1,500 and the journey takes 27h 25m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,900
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–12,000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–12,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–5,500
- Website
- renac.co.sz
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 780–1,500
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 940
- Flexi
- R 840
- Saver
- R 780
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