How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Durban, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,570($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Drive

Drive to Durban.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance984km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Durban

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Durban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
ZAR 2,570($150)
6 times a week826km (513 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane5hrs
ZAR 6,080($355)
once daily1,516km (942 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 55m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,096km (681 miles)
Bus via Umtata16h 40m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,204km (748 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
ZAR 2,365($140)
on demand984km (612 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