What is the cheapest way to get from Botswana to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to East London is to bus which costs R 700 - R 1 500 and takes 18h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botswana to East London?

The fastest way to get from Botswana to East London is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs R 2 900 - R 9 500.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to East London. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at East London via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Botswana to East London?

The distance between Botswana and East London is 983 km. The road distance is 1139.8 km.

How do I travel from Botswana to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Botswana to East London without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs R 700 - R 1 500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Botswana to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to East London bus from?

Botswana to East London bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to East London?

The best way to get from Botswana to East London is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs R 2 900 - R 9 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 700 - R 1 500 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Botswana to East London bus arrive?

Botswana to East London bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Botswana to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to East London is 1140 km. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Botswana to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 519+ hotels available in East London.

Botswana to East London - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Botswana to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to East London (ELS)plane GBE - ELS
3h 46m
R 2,961–9,167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
18h 15m
R 723–1,420
Drive 1,139.8 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to East Londoncar 1,139.8 km
15h 4m
R 2,627–3,795
Fly from Maun Airport
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to East London (ELS)plane MUB - ELS
4h 25m
R 7,983–21,332
Bus via Mabopane
1. Take the bus from Queens Rd to Soshanguvebus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to East London Stnbus
22h 15m
R 992–1,743

Gaborone (GBE) to East London (ELS) flights

17Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

R 2,414Cheapest Price

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Distance: 982.5 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Botswana and East London, South Africa?

Air Botswana, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Gaborone (GBE) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to East London via Johannesburg in around 18h 15m.

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