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

The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria is to bus and train which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape 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 Eastern Cape and Pretoria?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Cape to Pretoria. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Pretoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Eastern Cape to Pretoria?

The distance between Eastern Cape and Pretoria is 829 km. The road distance is 1116.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 30m and costs R 550 - R 1 100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria, including transfers.

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

Eastern Cape to Pretoria bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Port Elizabeth station.

Bus or fly from Eastern Cape to Pretoria?

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs R 2 300 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 650 - R 900 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Eastern Cape to Pretoria bus arrive?

Eastern Cape to Pretoria bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Pretoria station.

Can I drive from Eastern Cape to Pretoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Pretoria is 1117 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Eastern Cape to Pretoria.

Where can I stay near Pretoria?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Pretoria.

Eastern Cape to Pretoria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly East London 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, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain North-South
16h 30m
R 555–1,027
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gqeberha to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Pretoriacar
19h 29m
R 1,385–2,055
Drive 1,116.6 km
1. Drive from Gqeberha to Pretoriacar 1,116.6 km
12h 23m
R 2,525–3,647
Fly Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PLZ - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
2h 12m
R 1,710–2,971
Fly Mthatha Airport to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane UTT - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi
2h 5m
R 3,089–5,306
Fly East London to Lanseria International Airport
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane ELS - HLA
5h 26m
R 2,322–5,785
Fly Port Elizabeth to Lanseria International Airport
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane PLZ - HLA
3h 5m
R 1,860–3,271
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoriabus
18h 5m
R 658–869

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

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1h 38mAverage Duration

R 957Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Eastern Cape to Pretoria.

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Distance: 828.8 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Safair flies from East London (ELS) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria once daily. Tickets cost R 600–800 and the journey takes 18h.

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