Durban to East London

Durban to East London

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Durban to East London Schedule

Durban to East London Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 06:15 - 18:00ZAR 517
FlySafair Economy #FA44010:05 - 11:20ZAR 2,526
Intercity Xpress Luxury 15:15 - 01:40ZAR 424
Intercape Luxury 16:15 - 03:25ZAR 539
FlySafair Economy 21:15 - 16:45ZAR 2,195

Transportation from Durban to East London

Facts about the transport from Durban to East London

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day10
Distance588 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlySafair, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

How to get from Durban to East London

Travelling between Durban and East London is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.10 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.71.

How long does it take to get from Durban to East London?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Durban and East London depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Durban and East London. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 45m to reach East London.

How much does it cost to get from Durban to East London?

Travelling between Durban and East London can be as cheap as USD 20.71 if you opt for a Intercity Xpress bus and as expensive as USD 45.10 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Durban and East London ?

  • 10 from Durban to East London starting from 06:15 Durban until 17:00 Durban

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Durban to East London.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Durban to East London, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 95.58.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Durban and East London

FlySafair

Bus

Travelling from Durban to East London overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Durban and East London

Intercape, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Durban to East London?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus