What is the cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 600 and takes 22h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs R 3 600 - R 11 000.

Is there a direct bus between Eastern Cape and Northern Cape?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Long St via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

How far is it from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

The distance between Eastern Cape and Northern Cape is 573 km. The road distance is 741.7 km.

How do I travel from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape without a car?

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 47m and costs R 1 900 - R 3 000.

How long does it take to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus from?

Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Port Elizabeth station.

Bus or fly from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs R 3 200 - R 4 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 600 and takes 22h 40m.

Where does the Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus arrive?

Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Northern Cape is 742 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape.

Where can I stay near Northern Cape?

There are 190+ hotels available in Northern Cape.

Eastern Cape to Northern Cape - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape by plane, bus, taxi, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from East London
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM)plane ELS - KIM
3h 41m
R 3,232–4,860
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Long Stbus
22h 40m
R 885–1,577
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Noupoortbus
2. Take the taxi from Noupoort to Hanovertaxi
3. Take the bus from Hanover to Three Sistersbus
4. Take the bus from Three Sisters to Britstownbus
5. Take the bus from Mark St to Tourist Info Centerbus
16h 47m
R 1,988–2,909
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gqeberha to De Aarcar
2. Take the cartrain from De Aar to Kimberleycartrain
11h 6m
R 1,263–1,774
Fly from Mthatha Airport
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kimberley (KIM)plane UTT - KIM
3h 38m
R 3,649–10,181
Bus via Grahamstown
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Park Station to Long Stbus
23h 20m
R 1,189–1,771
Drive 741.7 km
1. Drive from Gqeberha to Kimberleycar 741.7 km
10h 34m
R 1,684–2,432

East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

R 1,583Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape.

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Distance: 572.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Northern Cape, South Africa?

Airlink, CemAir, and Safair fly from East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Elizabeth to Long St via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 22h 40m.

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