There are 5 ways to get from Pretoria to Kokstad by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
best- Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstadbus
6h 1mR 3,474–4,807Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Pretoria to Kokstadbus
11h 35mR 500–750Drive 695.2 km
- Drive from Pretoria to Kokstadcar 695.2 km
9h 13mR 1,835–2,650Taxi, fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Kokstadbus
5h 36mR 3,734–6,157Taxi, fly to Margate
- Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Margate (MGH)plane JNB - MGH
- Take the taxi from Margate (MGH) to Kokstadtaxi
4h 31mR 5,064–7,157
Pretoria to Kokstad by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Kokstad is to bus which costs R 500 - R 750 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Kokstad is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pretoria and arriving at Kokstad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Pretoria and Kokstad is 690 km. The road distance is 695.2 km.
The best way to get from Pretoria to Kokstad without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs R 500 - R 750.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Pretoria to Kokstad, including transfers.
Pretoria to Kokstad bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.
Pretoria to Kokstad bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Kokstad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Kokstad is 695 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Pretoria to Kokstad.
Book your Pretoria to Kokstad bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Pretoria to Kokstad once daily. Tickets cost R 500–750 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,900
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–4,400
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–3,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Mthatha to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 250–350
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,200
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Best ways to travel around Australia, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 24+ hotels available in Kokstad.