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 - $95 and takes 20h 6m.

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 33m and costs $190 - $550.

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 20h 6m.

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 20h 6m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 33m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 20h 6m.

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 399+ 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 33m
$194–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
20h 6m
$44–94
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
$484–955
Bus via Mabopane
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Queens Rdbus
24h 7m
$58–115

East London (ELS) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

30Weekly Planes

3h 44mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest 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 33m

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

Airlink, CemAir, and three 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 20h 6m.

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