How to travel from Franschhoek to Durban, South Africa

The distance between Franschhoek and Durban is around 1,372km (853 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Franschhoek to Durban by taxi, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,115($65)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Durban.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,602km (996 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franschhoek and Durban

There are several options for getting from Franschhoek to Durban by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,115 ($65) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,535 ($150).

The distance between Franschhoek and Durban is around 1,372km (853 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Franschhoek and Durban by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Franschhoek to Durban is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,535 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Franschhoek and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,115 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Franschhoek and Durban. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Franschhoek and Durban. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Franschhoek to Durban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Franschhoek and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franschhoek to Durban. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Durban is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Durban. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) 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 Franschhoek and Durban. The distance is around 1,602km (996 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franschhoek to Durban is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,535 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Franschhoek and Durban

Transport options from Franschhoek to Durban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
ZAR 2,535($150)
6 times a week1,372km (853 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus4h 50m
ZAR 6,900($405)
once daily1,860km (1,156 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 55m
ZAR 1,115($65)
once daily1,771km (1,100 miles)
Bus via Robertson1 day 2h
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,738km (1,080 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
ZAR 3,835($225)
on demand1,602km (996 miles)

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Airports near Durban

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

DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Durban
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Durban
MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Durban