How to travel from Midrand to Umdloti, South Africa

The distance between Midrand and Umdloti is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Midrand to Umdloti 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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Fly to Durban (DUR)

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,355($79)
Operated by

Safair

+ 7 others

1 similiar route

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Bus via Harrismith

Take the bus to Harrismith and then to Durban.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 925($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Umdloti.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and Umdloti

There are several options for getting from Midrand to Umdloti by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 600 ($35) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,355 ($79).

The distance between Midrand and Umdloti is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Midrand and Umdloti by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Midrand to Umdloti is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,355 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Umdloti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 600 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Umdloti. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Umdloti. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Umdloti. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Midrand and Umdloti. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Midrand and Umdloti. Flights depart from Lanseria (HLA) and arrive at Durban (DUR). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Midrand and Umdloti with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Safair, FlexFlight ApS, CemAir, Airlink, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, Global Aviation and Qatar Airways fly between Midrand and Umdloti. Flights depart from Lanseria (HLA) and and arrive into Durban (DUR). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Midrand to Umdloti typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Lanseria (HLA) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).

The closest major airport to Umdloti is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Umdloti. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) (RCB) 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 Midrand and Umdloti. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Umdloti is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,725 ($160).

How do I get from Midrand to Umdloti

Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and Umdloti

Transport options from Midrand to Umdloti
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Durban (DUR) + 1 similar
1h 45m
ZAR 1,355($79)
every 20 mins515km (320 miles)
Fly1h 55m
ZAR 2,725($160)
on demand564km (350 miles)
Bus via Harrismith + 2 similar
8h 10m
ZAR 925($54)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus9h 45m
ZAR 600($35)
every 3 hours627km (389 miles)
Bus to Mt Edgecombe13h 40m
ZAR 700($41)
once daily867km (539 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
ZAR 1,455($85)
on demand607km (377 miles)

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Airports near Umdloti

The following major airports near Umdloti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Umdloti
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Umdloti
RCB
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Umdloti