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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Botswana is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from East London to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $200 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Botswana. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Gaborone via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from East London to Botswana?

The distance between East London and Botswana is 983 km. The road distance is 1131.7 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Botswana without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from East London to Botswana, including transfers.

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

East London to Botswana bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Botswana?

The best way to get from East London to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the East London to Botswana bus arrive?

East London to Botswana bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to Botswana?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Botswana is 1132 km. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from East London to Botswana.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 389+ hotels available in Botswana.

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

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

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Fly to Gaborone
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Gaborone (GBE)plane ELS - GBE
3h 48m
$203–640
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
17h 50m
$43–89
Drive 1,131.7 km
1. Drive from East London to Gaboronecar 1,131.7 km
15h 17m
$158–228
Fly to Maun Airport
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane ELS - MUB
4h 11m
$444–1,205
Bus via Mabopane
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Queens Rdbus
24h 7m
$59–115

East London (ELS) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East London to Botswana.

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Distance: 983.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Gaborone (GBE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Gaborone via Johannesburg in around 17h 50m.

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