How can I travel from Durban to Mount Frere without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Mount Frere without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Mount Frere from Durban by bus?

Traveling from Durban to Mount Frere takes around 5h 30m on average, but you can get there in as little as 4h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 miles (228 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Durban to Mount Frere?

Durban and Mount Frere are 142 miles (228 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Durban to Mount Frere start their journey at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and wind up at 1 Main Street - Mount Frere. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Durban to Mount Frere?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $19 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Mount Frere from Durban.

How much are the bus tickets from Durban to Mount Frere?

The bus ticket costs $24 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $19 and $44, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Durban to Mount Frere Bus Tickets

SunMay 25

TodayMay 26

from $20

TomorrowMay 27

from $20

WedMay 28

ThuMay 29

FriMay 30

from $20

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 26 at 6:40am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Arrival time: May 26 at 11:00am
Destination city: Mount Frere
Destination location: Total Service Station, 1 Main St
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: May 26 at 7:00am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: May 26 at 1:10pm
Destination city: Mount Frere
Destination location: Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: May 26 at 6:45am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Arrival time: May 26 at 11:45am
Destination city: Mount Frere
Destination location: Total Service Station, 1 Main St
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h
Departure time: May 26 at 7:00am
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Arrival time: May 26 at 1:10pm
Destination city: Mount Frere
Destination location: Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: May 26 at 4:00pm
Departure city: Durban
Departure location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Arrival time: May 26 at 8:40pm
Destination city: Mount Frere
Destination location: Total Service Station, 1 Main St
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 40m

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Bus Durban to Mount Frere: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration5h 30m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure6:15am

Distance142 miles (229 km)

Latest bus departure5:00pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,899 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Mount Frere recent customer reviews

The bus was on time yet we arrived 2 hours late at my destination and the bus needs to be pesticides regularly

Nkululeko N.

November 4, 2024

When we got to Kokstad, The bus waited an hour and half waiting for Nothing. I got to Mount Frere 2 hours late. I am so disappointed.

Bukeka F.

June 17, 2024

The bus broke down in Mzimkulu. I had to take taxi to Mt Frere as I was suppose to be home around 2pm

Primrose T.

February 26, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/59,087 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Durban Mount Frere recent customer reviews

Bus has no brakes suppose to reach Mt frere at 11am have to wait for another bus from Margate I reached home at 4pm

Thabiso Theodora L.

December 26, 2023

Bus was sooo cold. There was air coming in from the roof emergency thing. Not a pleasant experience at all.

Pamella M.

October 21, 2023

Bus broke down,, waited 2 hrs for second bus.

Noloyiso N.

December 14, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,185 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2185 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $22.00

Big Sky Durban Mount Frere recent customer reviews

Very bad driving, we couldn’t even sleep. He’s driving is bad and so uncomfortable and yet he drives fast, my body is soo tired right now like I was riding a horse. He was hooting the entire time, first time experiencing that with a bus.

Zisanda D.

December 18, 2023

APM WC

2/51,844 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.4

Jacobs Coaches

2/574 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,852 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Durban to Mount Frere Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Durban and Mount Frere?

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Stops in Mount Frere

A - 1 Main Street - Mount Frere

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durban - Mount Frere

How can I travel from Durban to Mount Frere without a car?
How long does it take to get to Mount Frere from Durban by bus?
What is the travel distance from Durban to Mount Frere?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Mount Frere?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Durban to Mount Frere?
How much are the bus tickets from Durban to Mount Frere?

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05/24

$19

05/25

$25

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$18

05/27

$18

05/28

$17

05/29

$17

05/30

$18

05/31

$18

The cheapest trip from Durban to Mount Frere was searched and found on May 29, 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 Mount Frere, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $38 for a bus ticket from Durban to Mount Frere based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-05-29.

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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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Durban - Mount Frere

How can I travel from Durban to Mount Frere without a car?

How long does it take to get to Mount Frere from Durban by bus?

What is the travel distance from Durban to Mount Frere?

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

What is the most affordable way to travel from Durban to Mount Frere?

How much are the bus tickets from Durban to Mount Frere?

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