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Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average priceUS$43 - 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$43, 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
How far is Durban from Cape Town by coach?
The distance between Cape Town and Durban by coach is approximately 790 miles (1274 km).
What is the best way to go from Cape Town to Durban without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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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$39 to US$65 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$40, which is on 2025-07-11.
Usually MAINLINER, BIG SKY 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.
About Bus Travel
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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Durban will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Harare
- Coach Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Bus Cape Town - Knysna
- Cape Town - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Coach Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus Cape Town - Butterworth
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Cofimvaba
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Worcester to Cape Town
- Coach Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Matatiele - Cape Town
- Bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Richards Bay - Cape Town
- Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Coach Swellendam - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Durban
Buses Leaving from Durban
- Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Richards Bay
- Bus Durban - East London
- Durban - Butterworth
- Bus from Durban to Bloemfontein
- Coach Durban - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Durban - Midrand
- Bus from Durban to Wolmaransstad
- Coach Durban - Welkom
- Bus Durban - Newcastle
- Durban - Margate
- Bus from Durban to Hluhluwe
- Coach Durban - Port Edward
- Bus Durban - Queenstown
Buses Going to Durban
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Coach Butterworth - Durban
- Bus Empangeni - Durban
- East London - Durban
- Bus from Margate to Durban
- Coach Maputo - Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Durban
- Pietermaritzburg - Durban
- Bus from Mthatha to Durban
- Coach Richards Bay - Durban
- Bus Harrismith - Durban
- Midrand - Durban
- Bus from Worcester to Durban
- Coach Klerksdorp - Durban
- Bus Ladysmith - Durban
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Coach Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus East London - Johannesburg
- Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus Johannesburg - East London
Popular international trips
- Travel in South Africa
- Bus to Cape Town
- Bus to Durban
- Cape Town to Durban Buses