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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Zimbabwe is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $75 - $100 and takes 37h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between East London and Zimbabwe?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Zimbabwe. However, there are services departing from East London and arriving at Harare via Queenstown and Bloemfontein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.

How far is it from East London to Zimbabwe?

The distance between East London and Zimbabwe is 1482 km. The road distance is 2062.8 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Zimbabwe without a car is to bus which takes 34h 18m and costs $110 - $160.

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

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

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

East London to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, depart from East London station.

Bus or fly from East London to Zimbabwe?

The best way to get from East London to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 34h 18m.

Where does the East London to Zimbabwe bus arrive?

East London to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, arrive at Queenstown station.

Can I drive from East London to Zimbabwe?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Zimbabwe is 2063 km. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from East London to Zimbabwe.

Where can I stay near Zimbabwe?

There are 329+ hotels available in Zimbabwe.

East London to Zimbabwe - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from East London to Zimbabwe by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or car train

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Fly to Bulawayo
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane ELS - BUQ
4h 30m
$242–690
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
37h 41m
$78–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from East London to Queenstownbus
2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Bloemfonteinbus
3. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Hararebus
34h 18m
$117–157
Drive 2,062.8 km
1. Drive from East London to Hararecar 2,062.8 km
20h 57m
$377–545
Fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane ELS - HRE
4h 33m
$168–572
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Hararecar
27h 10m
$255–384

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 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 to Harare via Queenstown and Bloemfontein in around 34h 18m.

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