What is the cheapest way to get from Polokwane to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to East London is to bus via East London which costs R 750 - R 1 300 and takes 22h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Polokwane to East London?

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to East London is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 1 600 - R 4 600.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to East London. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at East London Stn via Pretoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

How far is it from Polokwane to East London?

The distance between Polokwane and East London is 1049 km. The road distance is 1265.9 km.

How do I travel from Polokwane to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Polokwane to East London without a car is to bus which takes 20h 46m and costs R 800 - R 1 200.

How long does it take to get from Polokwane to East London?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Polokwane to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polokwane to East London bus from?

Polokwane to East London bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.

Bus or fly from Polokwane to East London?

The best way to get from Polokwane to East London is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 1 600 - R 4 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 20h 46m.

Where does the Polokwane to East London bus arrive?

Polokwane to East London bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Pretoria station.

Can I drive from Polokwane to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to East London is 1266 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Polokwane to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 525+ hotels available in East London.

Polokwane to East London - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, car train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to East London by plane, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to East London (ELS)plane PTG - ELS
4h 35m
R 1,647–4,577
Bus via East London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to East Londonbus
22h 28m
R 769–1,264
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
19h 30m
R 1,621–2,421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to East London Stnbus
20h 46m
R 819–1,164
Drive 1,265.9 km
1. Drive from Polokwane to East Londoncar 1,265.9 km
13h 19m
R 2,858–4,128

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to East London (ELS) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

R 1,543Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and East London, South Africa?

Airlink and Safair fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to East London Stn via Pretoria in around 20h 46m.

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