How far is Durban from Empangeni?

Durban and Empangeni are 93 miles (149 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Empangeni?

Most of the buses traveling from Durban to Empangeni leave from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and arrive at Art and Cultural History Museum. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Durban to Empangeni from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Empangeni on November 22
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	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Fastest
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 23
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 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	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
Bus	7:00am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 55m	9:55am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	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
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	2h 45m	9:30am	Shell Service Station, Assagai Motors, 104 Main Road	CheapestFastest

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durban to Empangeni

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Empangeni. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, 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$18 - $79	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$22 - $49	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

3.5/51,911 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.2

Intercape

3.5/543,911 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 traveling from Durban to Empangeni by bus

How far is Durban from Empangeni?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$24

11/20

$22

Today

$23

11/22

$17

11/23

$24

11/24

$17

11/25

$23

11/26

$23

The cheapest trip from Durban to Empangeni was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $27 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-22.