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How to get fromEast London to Gariep Damby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from East London to Gariep Dam by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Springfontein (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    11h 32m
    R 1,437–1,802

  2. Drive 432.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East London to Gariep Damcar car 432.5 km
    5h 45m
    R 982–1,418

  3. Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane ELS - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    R 3,192–6,075

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Colesberg Ultra Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Gariep Damtaxi taxi
    12h
    R 1,097–1,732

  5. Fly to Maseru, drive

    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Maseru (MSU)plane plane ELS - MSU
    2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Gariep Damcar car
    7h 34m
    R 3,722–9,785

East London (ELS) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 764 km
  • Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from East London to Gariep Dam. However, you can take the bus to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Springfontein, then take the taxi to Gariep Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from East London to Gariep Dam in around 5h 45m.

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