How do I get from East London to Durban without flying?

The bus is the best choice to get to Durban without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus trip from East London to Durban?

On average, the trip from East London to Durban takes around 10h 35m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 6h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 285 miles (460 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is East London from Durban?

About 285 miles (460 km) separate East London and Durban.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Durban?

Most of the buses traveling from East London to Durban leave from Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) and arrive at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the cheapest way to go from East London to Durban?

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $19, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

How much does a bus ticket from East London to Durban cost?

The average price of a one-way ticket from East London to Durban is $34. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $19 and $60, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, Surfing, Umgeni River Bird Park, Durban Botanic Gardens and Wilson’s Wharf.

East London to Durban Bus Tickets

TodayApr 24

from $25

TomorrowApr 25

from $33

SatApr 26

from $28

SunApr 27

from $25

MonApr 28

from $28

TueApr 29

from $25

WedApr 30

from $25

ThuMay 1

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 25 at 12:20am
Departure city: East London
Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Arrival time: April 25 at 10:55am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 25 at 8:45pm
Departure city: East London
Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Arrival time: April 26 at 6:30am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: April 25 at 10:30am
Departure city: East London
Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Arrival time: April 25 at 9:45pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 15m
Departure time: April 25 at 9:50am
Departure city: East London
Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Arrival time: April 25 at 8:25pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m
Departure time: April 25 at 10:30am
Departure city: East London
Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Arrival time: April 25 at 9:45pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 15m

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Bus East London to Durban: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$34

Average bus trip duration10h 35m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance285 miles (459 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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APM WC

2/51,714 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Based on 1714 reviews, the company was rated 1.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $19.00

APMWC East London Durban recent customer reviews

There was a 2 and a half hour delay.My plans were disruputured.Checkered in at 01H00

Patience P.

March 29, 2024

Intercape

3.5/539,349 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is praised for its comfortable rides, friendly staff, and timely arrivals. Many users appreciate the cleanliness of the buses and commend their efficient time management. However, some travelers have raised concerns about delays in arrival times at stations and issues with toilet facilities on board. Additionally, there are mentions of hygiene challenges at certain stops along with safety concerns due to vendors boarding during stops. Overall, Intercape maintains a positive reputation among many passengers despite these occasional setbacks.

Intercape Mainliner East London Durban recent customer reviews

The bus delayed for two hours and I was sitting at the third seat from the back, the bad smells of toilet was killing me from East london to Durban, pls make sure that the toilet is clean not that bad smells of urine all over

Nokuthula Rita S.

April 17, 2025

Im not even by the destination 5 hours later. And this is not because the bus broke down or anything understandably beyond their control. This is so pathetic, unprofessional to say the least!

Cole M.

February 14, 2025

The bus was late at pick up point in East London also it was late at Durban station the bus arrived 3 hours later i WILL NEVER USE IT AGAIN

Aqhama W.

February 3, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/58,795 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress receives praise for its punctuality, friendly drivers, and comfortable rides. Many users appreciate the timely arrivals and professional staff. However, some reviews mention issues with bus cleanliness due to roaches or toilet odors. Additionally, there are occasional concerns about non-functional charging ports and high heater temperatures on board.

Intercity Xpress East London Durban recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy it. The bus way late by almost an hour. We only had to stop once, we needed to use a toilet but the driver refused to stop. We couldn’t use the one inside because it a FILTHY. Please fix the toilets inside. They’re extremely unhygienic and dirty. It’s not good for a long distance. Also the emergency alarm kept on beeping the whole journey which was annoying. Fix the toilet. It must have a flush and be cleaned. Also have small bins on the side on the seats.

Maano T.

April 21, 2025

It took us almost 12hours to get to Durban Station from East London. There was an annoying high pitched sound that came off every few minutes, it would last between 2-3 minutes, my ears are still shocked. The drivers were not really nice, we might be annoying as passengers but some are not, the other driver was listening to music on headphones and would sing along. There was a lot going on 😭. This was the worst trip🚮

Yonela G.

February 28, 2025

The bus was broken and we had to wait 4 hours for another bus to come that's very unpleasant

Geolynne Z.

January 22, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,086 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2086 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $31.00

Big Sky East London Durban recent customer reviews

Bus was late with 3 hours, was very slow and it arrived 5 hours late to my destination

Yongama M.

April 3, 2025

Bus arrived late, drivers were cocky, no explanation as to why they were late. We were stuck on the road for 6 hours without moving. The whole experience wasn't pleasant.

Londeka Precious M.

March 3, 2025

1. Bus was very late 2. Driver did not check tickets due to poor signal. Stated he would while stopping at a certain place and never did. 3. Bus smelt very bad (throughout the bus it smelt of urine, very strong stench) 4. Bus looked horrific (rubbish/food everywhere) 5. Bus had cockroaches crawling on people due to mess (rubbish/food on the floor and behind the seats)

Garnetia L.

August 8, 2024

Jacobs Coaches

2/574 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.8

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ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Durban?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - Windmill Mall

D - East London Station

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Frequently asked questions for your trip East London - Durban

How do I get from East London to Durban without flying?
How long is the bus trip from East London to Durban?
How far is East London from Durban?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Durban?
What is the cheapest way to go from East London to Durban?
How much does a bus ticket from East London to Durban cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

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Best price found

04/22

$30

04/23

$24

Today

$25

04/25

$33

04/26

$28

04/27

$25

04/28

$28

04/29

$25

The cheapest trip from East London to Durban was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $53 for a bus ticket from East London to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-04-27.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from East London to Durban.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from East London to Durban.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from East London to Durban that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from East London to Durban, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Frequently asked questions for your trip East London - Durban

How do I get from East London to Durban without flying?

How long is the bus trip from East London to Durban?

How far is East London from Durban?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Durban?

What is the cheapest way to go from East London to Durban?

How much does a bus ticket from East London to Durban cost?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

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