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

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to East London is to train and bus which costs R 500 - R 900 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to East London is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs R 1 800 - R 3 800.

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and East London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pretoria and arriving at East London. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Pretoria to East London?

The distance between Pretoria and East London is 829 km. The road distance is 1005.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pretoria to East London without a car is to train and bus via Queensdale which takes 15h 30m and costs R 750 - R 1 200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Pretoria to East London, including transfers.

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

Pretoria to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Pretoria station.

Bus or fly from Pretoria to East London?

The best way to get from Pretoria to East London is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs R 2 400 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 500 - R 900 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Pretoria to East London bus arrive?

Pretoria to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at East London station.

Can I drive from Pretoria to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to East London is 1005 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Pretoria to East London.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pretoria to East London?

Book your Pretoria to East London bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 524+ hotels available in East London.

Pretoria to East London - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Pretoria to East London by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
2h 10m
R 1,855–3,772
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to East Londonbus
17h 15m
R 500–900
Train, bus via Queensdale
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Park Stn to Queenstown Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Queenstown to East Londonbus
15h 30m
R 750–1,190
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pretoria to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Queenstowncartrain
3. Drive from Queenstown to East Londoncar
17h 51m
R 857–1,327
Drive 1,005.4 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to East Londoncar 1,005.4 km
10h 50m
R 2,268–3,276
Fly from Lanseria International Airport
1. Fly from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to East London (ELS)plane HLA - ELS
6h 50m
R 2,415–5,936
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain North-South
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
16h 16m
R 530–900

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

R 955Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pretoria to East London.

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Distance: 828.7 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Safair flies from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Pretoria to East London 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 500–900 and the journey takes 17h 15m. Greyhound ZA also services this route twice daily.

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