The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Durban is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Durban by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durban → Jeffreys Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR).
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Take the bus to Durban.
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There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Durban by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,570 ($150).
The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Durban is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Durban by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Durban is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,570 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Durban. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Durban. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeffreys Bay to Durban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Humansdorp. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.
TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeffreys Bay to Durban. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Jeffreys Bay and Durban. The distance is around 984km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Durban is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,570 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | ZAR 2,570($150) | 6 times a week | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane | 5hrs | ZAR 6,080($355) | once daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 55m | ZAR 890($52) | once daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Bus via Umtata | 16h 40m | ZAR 1,150($67) | once daily | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Drive | 12h 50m | ZAR 2,365($140) | on demand | 984km (612 miles) |
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CemAir
The following major airports near Durban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.