Durban to Benoni by train
Benoni lies 487 km (303 mi) north-west of Durban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h at the speeds typical of South Africa rail, over roughly 594 km (369 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Durban | Benoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 605,344 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 1501–1527 |
Where to book trains from Durban to Benoni
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Staying in Benoni
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni. Of the 62 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (33), and 1 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 10,271 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benoni from Durban?
487 km (303 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban; by road roughly 594 km (369 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durban to Benoni by train?
About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Benoni?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Benoni?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.