How to travel from George to Durban, South Africa

The distance between George and Durban is around 1,227km (763 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from George to Durban 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
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Fly

Fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,660($270)
Operated by

Safair

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 855($50)
Operated by

TransLux Express

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Durban.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Distance1,227km (763 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Durban

There are several options for getting from George to Durban by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 855 ($50) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,660 ($270).

The distance between George and Durban is around 1,227km (763 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 927km (576 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from George and Durban by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Durban is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,660 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 855 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Durban. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Durban. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George and Durban with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 18h 40m.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from George and Durban. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Durban (DUR) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from George to Durban. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from George to Durban typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).

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 George and Durban. The distance is around 1,227km (763 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Durban is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,660 ($270).

How do I get from George to Durban

Compare travel optionsbetween George and Durban

Transport options from George to Durban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
ZAR 4,660($270)
4 times a day1,561km (970 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
ZAR 7,945($465)
hourly1,578km (980 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 40m
ZAR 855($50)
once daily1,323km (822 miles)
Bus via Beaufort West19h 50m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily1,573km (977 miles)
Drive
15h 35m
ZAR 2,945($170)
on demand1,227km (763 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