How to travel from Umdloti to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Umdloti and Pretoria is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Umdloti to Pretoria by plane, train, 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 and Train

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,385($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 550($32)
Operated by

TransLux Express

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance638km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umdloti and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Pretoria by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 550 ($32) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,385 ($81).

The distance between Umdloti and Pretoria is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Umdloti and Pretoria by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,385 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 550 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Umdloti and Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Pretoria. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pinetown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TransLux Express, Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Umdloti to Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 638km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umdloti to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,385 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umdloti and Pretoria

Transport options from Umdloti to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
ZAR 1,385($81)
every 20 mins545km (339 miles)
Fly to Lanseria (HLA), Train2h 15m
ZAR 2,705($160)
every 20 mins593km (368 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 45m
ZAR 550($32)
once daily688km (428 miles)
Bus to Pretoria10h 10m
ZAR 615($36)
every 3 hours667km (414 miles)
Bus to Pretoria13h 10m
ZAR 700($41)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
ZAR 1,525($89)
on demand638km (396 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

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

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria