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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal | Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Bosman Coach Station Terminus | Durban Station (Coach terminus) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Motorcoach Terminal, Cnr of Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street | Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) | No tags |
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Get from Pretoria to Durban
The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Durban?
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
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 - B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa - C
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060 - D
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pretoria to Durban by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Durban start from $17. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Durban?
The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Durban is 9h 35m, covering a distance of 332 miles (535 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 58 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Citiliner, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Durban at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Durban?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Durban generates an estimated 13.351474999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Durban?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2121 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Durban?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Durban?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Durban?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Durban was searched and found on Jun 13, 2026 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Durban, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $80 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2026-06-13.
Usually 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.
