There are 4 ways to get from George to Philippolis by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Colesbergbus
- Take the taxi from Colesberg to Philippolistaxi
8h 51mR 1,028–1,303Drive 588.6 km
- Drive from George to Philippoliscar 588.6 km
7h 51mR 1,358–1,962Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane GRJ - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus
- Take the taxi from Springfontein to Philippolistaxi
5h 53mR 3,509–6,084Fly to Kimberley, taxi
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Kimberley (KIM)plane GRJ - KIM
- Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Philippolistaxi
8h 7mR 3,379–5,794
George Airport (GRJ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George to Philippolis is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 000 - R 1 300 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from George to Philippolis is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs R 3 500 - R 6 500.
The distance between George and Philippolis is 637 km. The road distance is 588.6 km.
The best way to get from George to Philippolis without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 51m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from George to Philippolis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between George to Philippolis is 589 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from George to Philippolis.
There are five+ hotels available in Philippolis.
What companies run services between George, South Africa and Philippolis, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from George to Philippolis. However, you can take the bus to Colesberg then take the taxi to Philippolis. Alternatively, you can drive from George to Philippolis in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,000–8,000
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,800–8,000
Flights from George Airport to Kimberley via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–7,500
Flights from George Airport to Kimberley via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–3,300
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Colesberg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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