How far is Durban from Empangeni?

The distance between Durban and Empangeni is approximately 149 km (93 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Durban to Empangeni?

Buses departing from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) in Durban will take you to Art and Cultural History Museum in Empangeni.

Bus Durban to Empangeni from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	9:55am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:49 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Durban to Empangeni

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Empangeni. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

149 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $115	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$32 - $71	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Empangeni?

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
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D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in Empangeni

A
Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
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Compare bus companies

Citiliner

3.5/51,916 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2

Intercape

3.5/543,947 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported a comfortable travel experience, appreciating the inclusion of a rest stop during their journey. However, there was some feedback regarding delays in response time when contacting the hotline for emergencies.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Empangeni recent customer reviews

The trip was comfortable and had a rest stop on the way.

Clinton F.

April 21, 2025

The contact hotline took time to pick up the call when i had an emergency

Nonkululeko M.

December 17, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durban to Empangeni by bus

How far is Durban from Empangeni?
The distance between Durban and Empangeni is approximately 149 km (93 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Durban to Empangeni?
Buses departing from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) in Durban will take you to Art and Cultural History Museum in Empangeni.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$32

11-22

$24

Today

$64

11-24

$27

11-25

$33

11-26

$45

11-27

$31

11-28

$67

The cheapest trip from Durban to Empangeni was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Durban to Empangeni, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $77 for a bus ticket from Durban to Empangeni based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-24.