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.
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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Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Durban (DUR).
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Take the bus to Durban.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ZAR 2,535($150) | 6 times a week | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ZAR 6,900($405) | once daily | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21h 55m | ZAR 1,115($65) | once daily | 1,771km (1,100 miles) |
Bus via Robertson | 1 day 2h | ZAR 1,150($67) | once daily | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
Drive | 17h 15m | ZAR 3,835($225) | on demand | 1,602km (996 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.