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Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average PriceUS$37 - US$111 | Average Duration1d 2h | 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$99 - US$118 | Average Duration1d | 39kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durban. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cape Town to Durban: Trip Overview
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Cape Town to Durban Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Durban
What is the distance between Cape Town and Durban?
The distance covered from Cape Town to Durban is 1274 km (790 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Durban?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town, and end it at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel), in Durban.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Durban, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$69 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35 which is on 2025-07-17.
Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to Durban but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Durban, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Durban will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Durban while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Bus Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town - Somerset West
- Bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Windhoek
- Cape Town - Springbok
- Bus from Cape Town to Queenstown
- Bus Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Cape Town - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Ngcobo
- Bus Cape Town - Beaufort West
- Cape Town - Idutywa
- Bus from Cape Town to Fort Beaufort
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
- Cape Town - Cofimvaba
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Worcester to Cape Town
- Bus Knysna - Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from Butterworth to Cape Town
- Bus Idutywa - Cape Town
- Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Bus Queenstown - Cape Town
- Touws River - Cape Town
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town
- Bus Ladysmith - Cape Town
- Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Durban
Buses Leaving from Durban
- Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Bus Durban - East London
- Durban - Butterworth
- Bus from Durban to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Durban - Margate
- Durban - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Durban to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Durban - Klerksdorp
- Durban - Port Shepstone
- Bus from Durban to Queenstown
- Bus Durban - Midrand
- Durban - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Durban to Newcastle
- Bus Durban - Vryheid
- Durban - Harrismith
Buses Going to Durban
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Bus Butterworth - Durban
- Empangeni - Durban
- Bus from Margate to Durban
- Bus East London - Durban
- Hluhluwe - Durban
- Bus from Vereeniging to Durban
- Bus Queenstown - Durban
- Johannesburg South - Durban
- Bus from Benoni to Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Durban
- Umzimkulu - Durban
- Bus from Harrismith to Durban
- Bus Alice - Durban
- Midrand - Durban
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Bus Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Durban - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Idutywa - Johannesburg
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Durban
- Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
- Bus Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Mbombela - Johannesburg
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