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 via Johannesburg 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 3 900 - 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 Tourist Info Center via St Marks Square, Three Sisters and Mark St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

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 via Britstown which takes 17h 14m and costs R 1 700 - R 2 300.

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 Greyhound ZA, 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 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Britstown, which costs R 1 700 - R 2 300 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus arrive?

Eastern Cape to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at George Railway Stn 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 184+ hotels available in Northern Cape.

Eastern Cape to Northern Cape - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Northern Cape by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly from East London
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM)plane ELS - KIM
3h 41m
R 3,232–5,060
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Long Stbus
22h 40m
R 880–1,577
Bus via Britstown
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to George Railway Stnbus
2. Take the bus from St Marks Square to Three Sistersbus
3. Take the bus from Three Sisters to Britstownbus
4. Take the bus from Mark St to Tourist Info Centerbus
17h 14m
R 1,703–2,253
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gqeberha to De Aarcar
2. Take the car train from De Aar to Kimberleycartrain
11h 6m
R 1,258–1,768
Fly from Mthatha Airport
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kimberley (KIM)plane UTT - KIM
3h 38m
R 3,949–10,181
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Baybus
2. Take the bus from Mossel Bay to Beaufort Westbus
3. Take the bus from Beaufort West to Kimberleybus
18h 12m
R 1,523–2,013
Bus via Johannesburg #2
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 1,677–2,423

East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

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5h 3mAverage Duration

R 1,684Cheapest Price

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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 vehicle from Gqeberha to Tourist Info Center via Port Elizabeth, George Railway Stn, St Marks Square, Three Sisters, Britstown, and Mark St in around 17h 14m.

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