How to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Durban, South Africa

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Durban is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Plettenberg 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 DurbanPlettenberg Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,110($240)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 770($45)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Drive

Drive to Durban.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance1,136km (706 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Durban

There are several options for getting from Plettenberg Bay to Durban by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,110 ($240).

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Durban is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Durban by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Durban is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,110 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Durban. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plettenberg Bay and Durban. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Durban with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 18hrs.

TransLux Express run regular bus services between Plettenberg Bay and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Plettenberg Bay and Durban. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Durban (DUR) - via Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Plettenberg Bay to Durban. There is however a flight that goes via Capetown (CPT). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Plettenberg Bay to Durban typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) 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 Plettenberg Bay and Durban. The distance is around 1,136km (706 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Durban is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,110 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plettenberg Bay and Durban

Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Durban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
ZAR 4,110($240)
6 times a week1,752km (1,088 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
ZAR 2,640($155)
6 times a week991km (616 miles)
Bus to George, Fly5h 5m
ZAR 3,650($215)
6 times a week1,656km (1,029 miles)
Bus to George, plane5h 20m
ZAR 5,960($350)
once daily1,669km (1,037 miles)
Bus
18hrs
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,232km (765 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
ZAR 2,725($160)
on demand1,136km (706 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