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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Bulawayo is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 31h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from East London to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Bulawayo?

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

How far is it from East London to Bulawayo?

The distance between East London and Bulawayo is 1482 km. The road distance is 1802.7 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Bulawayo without a car is to bus which takes 31h 20m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from East London to Bulawayo, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East London to Bulawayo?

The best way to get from East London to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 31h 20m.

Where does the East London to Bulawayo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East London to Bulawayo?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Bulawayo is 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from East London to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 114+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane ELS - BUQ
4h 30m
$242–690
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus
31h 20m
$63–105
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Bulawayocar
24h 43m
$205–314
Drive 1,802.7 km
1. Drive from East London to Bulawayocar 1,802.7 km
18h 29m
$330–476
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bulawayobus
34h 46m
$70–116

East London (ELS) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

29Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,481.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Bulawayo (BUQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Bulawayo via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 31h 20m.

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