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

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to East London is to bus which costs R 1 000 - R 1 700 and takes 31h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to East London is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs R 4 300 - R 12 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to East London. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at East London Stn via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to East London?

The distance between Bulawayo and East London is 1480 km. The road distance is 1806.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulawayo to East London without a car is to bus which takes 31h 20m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bulawayo to East London, including transfers.

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

Bulawayo to East London bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to East London?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to East London is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs R 4 300 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 000 - R 1 700 and takes 31h 20m.

Where does the Bulawayo to East London bus arrive?

Bulawayo to East London bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to East London is 1807 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Bulawayo to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 99+ hotels available in East London.

Bulawayo to East London - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS)plane BUQ - ELS
4h 32m
R 4,325–11,624
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
31h 20m
R 1,050–1,689
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
24h 35m
R 3,438–5,046
Drive 1,806.6 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to East Londoncar 1,806.6 km
18h 24m
R 5,332–7,701
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Pretoria to East Londonbus
34h 46m
R 1,175–1,889

Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

R 3,797Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Airlink, Safair, and Fastjet fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to East London Stn via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 31h 20m.

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