How to travel from Mossel Bay to Durban, South Africa

The distance between Mossel Bay and Durban is around 1,274km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mossel Bay 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 DurbanMossel Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,530($205)
Operated by

Safair

+ 3 others

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 840($49)
Operated by

TransLux Express

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Durban.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,274km (792 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mossel Bay and Durban

There are several options for getting from Mossel Bay to Durban by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 840 ($49) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,530 ($205).

The distance between Mossel Bay and Durban is around 1,274km (792 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 963km (598 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Mossel Bay and Durban by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mossel Bay to Durban is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,530 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Mossel Bay and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 840 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mossel Bay and Durban. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mossel Bay and Durban. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mossel Bay to Durban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosselbay Caltex. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Mossel Bay and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay to Durban. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay and Durban. The distance is around 1,274km (792 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mossel Bay to Durban is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,530 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mossel Bay and Durban

Transport options from Mossel Bay to Durban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
ZAR 3,530($205)
6 times a week1,594km (990 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 10m
ZAR 5,840($340)
once daily1,607km (999 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 20m
ZAR 840($49)
once daily1,377km (856 miles)
Bus via Beaufort West20h 45m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily1,636km (1,017 miles)
Drive
16hrs
ZAR 3,050($180)
on demand1,274km (792 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