What's the distance between Durban and Empangeni by coach?

The journey from Durban to Empangeni by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (149 km).

How can I get from Durban to Empangeni without driving?

You can reach Empangeni from Durban by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Durban to Empangeni from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Durban to Empangeni on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	09:55	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	09:55	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Empangeni on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Cheapest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Empangeni on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	3h 40m	10:55	Art and Cultural History Museum	No tags
Bus	07:30	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	3h 25m	10:55	Art and Cultural History Museum	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Empangeni on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	09:55	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Cheapest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Empangeni on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	09:30	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:28 SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

92 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £62	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£17 - £39	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

3.5/51,918 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.1

Intercape

3.5/543,962 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.

21 April 2025

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

Nonkululeko M.

17 December 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Durban to Empangeni

What's the distance between Durban and Empangeni by coach?
The journey from Durban to Empangeni by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (149 km).
How can I get from Durban to Empangeni without driving?
You can reach Empangeni from Durban by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£18

22/11

£13

Today

£35

24/11

£15

25/11

£18

26/11

£29

27/11

£17

28/11

£38

The cheapest trip from Durban to Empangeni was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £231 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 £15, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Citiliner 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.