There are 4 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus
3h 3mR 859–1,077Drive 184.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset Eastcar 184.2 km
2h 30mR 412–595Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Somerset East184.2 km
2h 30mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset Easttaxi 184.2 km
2h 30mR 2,200–2,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East is to drive which costs R 410 - R 600 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs R 410 - R 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Cookhouse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Somerset East is 236 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs R 850 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Port Elizabeth station.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Cookhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Somerset East.
There are 27+ hotels available in Somerset East.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and Somerset East, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse once daily. Tickets cost R 470–600 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Somerset East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–2,700
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Somerset East. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





