How to travel from Umdloti to Midrand, South Africa

The distance between Umdloti and Midrand is around 516km (321 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 Umdloti to Midrand 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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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,370($80)
Operated by

Safair

+ 7 others

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 580($34)
Operated by

TransLux Express

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Midrand.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance609km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umdloti and Midrand

There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Midrand by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 580 ($34) and will take around 7h 25m. 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 1,370 ($80).

The distance between Umdloti and Midrand is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Umdloti and Midrand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Midrand is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,370 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Midrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 580 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Midrand. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Midrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pinetown and Johannesburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TransLux Express, Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Midrand. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Umdloti and Midrand. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Umdloti and Midrand with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Safair, FlexFlight ApS, CemAir, Airlink, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, Global Aviation and Qatar Airways fly between Umdloti and Midrand. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Umdloti to Midrand typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB).

The closest major airport to Midrand is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Midrand. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Umdloti and Midrand. The distance is around 609km (378 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 Umdloti to Midrand is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,370 ($80).

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Transport options from Umdloti to Midrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 45m
ZAR 1,370($80)
every 20 mins516km (321 miles)
Fly to Lanseria (HLA)1h 55m
ZAR 2,655($155)
on demand563km (350 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 25m
ZAR 580($34)
once daily647km (402 miles)
Bus to Midrand9h 40m
ZAR 615($36)
every 3 hours630km (391 miles)
Bus to Midrand12h 50m
ZAR 700($41)
once daily873km (542 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
ZAR 1,455($85)
on demand609km (378 miles)

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Airports near Midrand

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

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Midrand
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Midrand
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Midrand