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.
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.
👋 Also check out Durban → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR).
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Take the bus to Durban.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ZAR 4,660($270) | 4 times a day | 1,561km (970 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ZAR 7,945($465) | hourly | 1,578km (980 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 40m | ZAR 855($50) | once daily | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Bus via Beaufort West | 19h 50m | ZAR 1,235($72) | once daily | 1,573km (977 miles) |
Drive | 15h 35m | ZAR 2,945($170) | on demand | 1,227km (763 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.