How to travel from Durban to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Durban and Oudtshoorn is around 1,356km (842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Durban to Oudtshoorn by plane, bus 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 Bus

Fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,560($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Beaufort West and then to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,130($66)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,356km (842 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durban and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Durban to Oudtshoorn by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,130 ($66) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,560 ($210).

The distance between Durban and Oudtshoorn is around 1,356km (842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 930km (578 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Durban and Oudtshoorn by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durban to Oudtshoorn is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,560 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Durban and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,130 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durban and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durban and Oudtshoorn. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durban to Oudtshoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Beaufort West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Durban and Oudtshoorn. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durban to Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Durban and Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 1,356km (842 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durban to Oudtshoorn is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,560 ($210).

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Transport options from Durban to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 50m
ZAR 3,560($210)
once daily1,620km (1,006 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
ZAR 10,980($640)
once daily1,637km (1,017 miles)
Fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), bus7h 5m
ZAR 4,745($275)
once daily1,677km (1,042 miles)
Bus to Margate Retirement Village, plane7h 15m
ZAR 7,090($415)
6 times a week1,825km (1,134 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
ZAR 1,130($66)
once daily1,515km (942 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
ZAR 3,255($190)
on demand1,356km (842 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn