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

The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape is to bus which costs R 480 - R 950 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs R 2 600 - R 4 800.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Eastern Cape?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Port Elizabeth. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape?

The distance between Johannesburg and Eastern Cape is 801 km. The road distance is 1058.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs R 480 - R 950.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape, including transfers.

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

Johannesburg to Eastern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.

Bus or fly from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape?

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs R 1 300 - R 3 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 480 - R 950 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Johannesburg to Eastern Cape bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape?

Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Eastern Cape is 1059 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape.

How do I get a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Eastern Cape?

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Where can I stay near Eastern Cape?

There are 835+ hotels available in Eastern Cape.

Johannesburg to Eastern Cape - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car train

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

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Fly to East London
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
1h 55m
R 1,390–3,223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabethbus
15h 45m
R 480–950
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Johannesburg Park to Moltenocartrain 74013
2. Drive from Molteno to Gqeberhacar
19h 11m
R 1,250–1,880
Drive 1,058.6 km
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Gqeberhacar 1,058.6 km
11h 48m
R 2,402–3,469
Fly to Port Elizabeth
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane JNB - PLZ
2h 1m
R 1,280–2,613
Fly to Mthatha Airport
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
1h 53m
R 2,660–4,753
Bus via Port Elizabeth (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Jonannesburg to Port Elizabethbus
18h 13m
R 815–1,040

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

R 955Cheapest Price

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Distance: 800.6 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Safair, CemAir, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 520–900 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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