There are 5 ways to get from George to Zimbabwe by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane GRJ - HRE
4h 52m$189–523Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
40h 50m$80–96Drive 2,264.6 km
- Drive from George to Hararecar 2,264.6 km
23h 27m$414–598Bus
- Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Bellvillebus
- Take the bus from Bellville to Hararebus
43h 34m$130–178Drive, car train
- Drive from George to Beaufort Westcar
- Take the cartrain from Beaufort West to Klerksdorpcartrain
- Drive from Klerksdorp to Hararecar
33h 44m$290–420
George Airport (GRJ) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George to Zimbabwe is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $80 - $100 and takes 40h 50m.
The fastest way to get from George to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from George to Zimbabwe. However, there are services departing from St Marks Square and arriving at Harare via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.
The distance between George and Zimbabwe is 2005 km. The road distance is 2264.6 km.
The best way to get from George to Zimbabwe without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 40h 50m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from George to Zimbabwe, including transfers.
George to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from St Marks Square station.
The best way to get from George to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 40h 50m.
George to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between George to Zimbabwe is 2265 km. It takes approximately 23h 27m to drive from George to Zimbabwe.
What companies run services between George, South Africa and Zimbabwe?
CemAir, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marks Square to Harare via Johannesburg in around 40h 50m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from George Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–750
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Beaufort West to Klerksdorp
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from George Railway Stn to Bellville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 317+ hotels available in Zimbabwe.