What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 000 - R 1 500 and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs R 1 900 - R 3 900.

How far is it from Cape Town to Port Alfred?

The distance between Cape Town and Port Alfred is 1011 km. The road distance is 897.9 km.

How do I travel from Cape Town to Port Alfred without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 46m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 500.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Port Alfred?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Port Alfred is 898 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Cape Town to Port Alfred.

Where can I stay near Port Alfred?

There are 160+ hotels available in Port Alfred.

Cape Town to Port Alfred - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly to East London, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS)plane CPT - ELS
2. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
3h 2m
R 1,959–3,829
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstownbus
2. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
14h 46m
R 1,063–1,409
Drive 897.9 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Port Alfredcar 897.9 km
9h 35m
R 2,030–2,932
Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane CPT - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
5h 24m
R 1,879–3,339
Bus, taxi via Cape Town (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstownbus
2. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
14h 51m
R 1,223–1,650
Bus, taxi via Gqeberha
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabethbus
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
15h 4m
R 1,270–1,650
Drive via Bellville 883.3 km
1. Drive from Bellville to Port Alfredcar 883.3 km
10h 18m
R 2,059–2,962

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 33mAverage Duration

R 1,088Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Port Alfred.

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Distance: 1,010.8 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Port Alfred, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Port Alfred. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to Port Alfred. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Grahamstown then take the taxi to Port Alfred.

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