What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 490 - R 950 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from East London to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs R 1 100 - R 2 900.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East London and arriving at Cape Town. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from East London to Cape Town?

The distance between East London and Cape Town is 891 km. The road distance is 1035.5 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs R 490 - R 950.

How long does it take to get from East London to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from East London to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Cape Town bus from?

East London to Cape Town bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from East London station.

Bus or fly from East London to Cape Town?

The best way to get from East London to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs R 1 100 - R 2 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 490 - R 950 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the East London to Cape Town bus arrive?

East London to Cape Town bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Cape Town station.

Can I drive from East London to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Cape Town is 1036 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from East London to Cape Town.

How do I get a bus ticket from East London to Cape Town?

Book your East London to Cape Town bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7686+ hotels available in Cape Town.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane ELS - CPT
2h 9m
R 1,182–2,815
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London to Cape Townbus
15h 10m
R 490–950
Drive 1,035.5 km
1. Drive from East London to Cape Towncar 1,035.5 km
11h 7m
R 2,338–3,377
Bus via Bellville (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from East London to Bellvillebus
17h 30m
R 1,035–1,400
Drive via Bellville 1,020.8 km
1. Drive from East London to Bellvillecar 1,020.8 km
11h 50m
R 2,363–3,392

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

15Weekly Planes

1h 42mAverage Duration

R 1,085Cheapest Price

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Distance: 891.4 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Safair and CemAir fly from East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from East London to Cape Town twice daily. Tickets cost R 650–950 and the journey takes 15h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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