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How to get fromBrisbane to Plettenberg Bayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane BNE - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    27h 12m
    R 12,744–37,981

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane BNE - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    28h 5m
    R 10,779–32,011

  3. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane OOL - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    29h 5m
    R 14,536–42,006

  4. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane OOL - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    29h 52m
    R 12,571–36,036

  5. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane MCY - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    33h 55m
    R 18,543–55,708

  6. Train, bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to George Airport

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus bus
    4. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane BNK - GRJ
    5. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    36h 3m
    R 16,076–44,656

  7. Fly Brisbane Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to East London (ELS)plane plane BNE - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    31h 51m
    R 12,789–36,031

  8. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to East London, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to East London (ELS)plane plane OOL - ELS
    3. Take the bus from East London to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    33h 29m
    R 13,581–46,056

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 12,575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,555.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 12m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Plettenberg Bay, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, then take the bus to Plettenburg Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, then take the bus to Plettenburg Bay.

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