There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane PTG - PLZ
4h 15mR 3,082–8,097Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabethbus
21h 54mR 817–1,401Drive, car train
- Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
- Take the cartrain from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
- Drive from Molteno to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)car
22h 3mR 1,968–2,917Drive 1,379.6 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)car 1,379.6 km
14h 57mR 3,103–4,482Bus via Midrand
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
- Take the bus from Midrand to Port Elizabethbus
24h 13mR 923–1,630
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 400 and takes 21h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs R 3 000 - R 8 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
The distance between Polokwane and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is 1193 km. The road distance is 1379.6 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) without a car is to bus which takes 21h 54m and costs R 800 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), including transfers.
Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs R 3 000 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 400 and takes 21h 54m.
Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is 1380 km. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) via Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth in around 21h 54m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,000–8,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Germiston to Molteno
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 300–480
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Tourist (Sleeper)
- R 480
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 300
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 520–900
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 650–900
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 520–950
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 650–680
- Flexi
- R 580–620
- Saver
- R 520–540
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220–750
- Website
- Intercape
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–700
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 600–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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