What is the cheapest way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport is to bus which costs R 500 - R 1 100 and takes 15h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

The fastest way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs R 950 - R 2 800.

Is there a direct bus between East London and OR Tambo Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to OR Tambo Airport. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Johannesburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

The distance between East London and OR Tambo Airport is 779 km. The road distance is 971.9 km.

How do I travel from East London to OR Tambo Airport without a car?

The best way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport without a car is to bus which takes 15h 23m and costs R 500 - R 1 100.

How long does it take to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to OR Tambo Airport bus from?

East London to OR Tambo Airport bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

The best way to get from East London to OR Tambo Airport is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs R 950 - R 2 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 500 - R 1 100 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the East London to OR Tambo Airport bus arrive?

East London to OR Tambo Airport bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to OR Tambo Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to OR Tambo Airport is 972 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from East London to OR Tambo Airport.

Where can I stay near OR Tambo Airport?

There are 4989+ hotels available in OR Tambo Airport.

East London to OR Tambo Airport - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane ELS - JNB
1h 39m
R 972–2,785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
15h 23m
R 517–1,012
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the cartrain from Molteno to Germistoncartrain 74013
16h 37m
R 930–1,397
Drive 971.9 km
1. Drive from East London to OR Tambo Airportcar 971.9 km
10h 30m
R 2,172–3,137
Bus via Pretoria
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
18h 16m
R 590–1,119

East London (ELS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

46Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

R 941Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.4 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and OR Tambo Airport, South Africa?

Safair, CemAir, and Airlink fly from East London (ELS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from East London Stn to Johannesburg twice daily. Tickets cost R 550–800 and the journey takes 14h 41m. Vilamora Tours also services this route once daily.

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