How to travel from Ballito to Johannesburg, South Africa

The distance between Ballito and Johannesburg is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballito to Johannesburg by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Park.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,505($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban and then to Johannesburg.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 720($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Pinetown then take the bus to Johannesburg.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 635($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Johannesburg.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballito and Johannesburg

There are several options for getting from Ballito to Johannesburg by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 530 ($31) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,505 ($88).

The distance between Ballito and Johannesburg is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ballito and Johannesburg by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballito to Johannesburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,505 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballito and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 530 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballito and Johannesburg. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Park. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballito and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballito to Johannesburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballito, Durban, City Lodge and Durban. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Greyhound ZA, Eldo Coaches and InterCape run regular bus services between Ballito and Johannesburg. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballito to Johannesburg. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Park. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballito and Johannesburg. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballito to Johannesburg is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,505 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballito and Johannesburg

Transport options from Ballito to Johannesburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
ZAR 1,505($88)
every 20 mins532km (331 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train2h 20m
ZAR 2,430($140)
every 20 mins579km (360 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
ZAR 720($42)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Bus to Johannesburg11h 45m
ZAR 530($31)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Taxi and Bus
7h 15m
ZAR 635($37)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
ZAR 1,455($85)
on demand608km (378 miles)

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Airports near Johannesburg

The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Johannesburg
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
319km (198 miles) from Johannesburg