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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Pretoria is to bus and train which costs R 500 - R 900 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from East London to Pretoria is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs R 1 800 - R 3 800.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Pretoria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East London and arriving at Pretoria. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from East London to Pretoria?

The distance between East London and Pretoria is 829 km. The road distance is 1006.1 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Pretoria without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 26m and costs R 500 - R 900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from East London to Pretoria, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East London to Pretoria?

The best way to get from East London to Pretoria is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs R 2 300 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 500 - R 900 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the East London to Pretoria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East London to Pretoria?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Pretoria is 1006 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from East London to Pretoria.

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

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

Where can I stay near Pretoria?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Pretoria.

East London to Pretoria - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from East London to Pretoria by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane ELS - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
2h 3m
R 1,822–3,785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
17h 15m
R 500–900
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain North-South
15h 26m
R 525–900
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Pretoriacar
17h
R 1,046–1,565
Drive 1,006.1 km
1. Drive from East London to Pretoriacar 1,006.1 km
10h 49m
R 2,270–3,278
Fly to Lanseria International Airport
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane ELS - HLA
5h 26m
R 2,322–5,685
Bus via Idutywa
1. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
2. Take the bus from Idutywa to Pretoriabus
18h 17m
R 840–1,175

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

46Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

R 955Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.8 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Safair flies from East London (ELS) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from East London to Pretoria 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 500–900 and the journey takes 17h 15m. Greyhound ZA also services this route twice daily.

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