There are 4 ways to get from Springs to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
2h 3mR 1,657–2,939Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
14h 37mR 774–1,333Drive 981.1 km
- Drive from Springs to East Londoncar 981.1 km
10h 45mR 2,283–3,298Bus via East London (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
15h 37mR 874–1,333
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springs to East London is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 400 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Springs to East London is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs R 1 600 - R 3 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Springs to East London. However, there are services departing from Benoni and arriving at East London via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Springs and East London is 809 km. The road distance is 981.1 km.
The best way to get from Springs to East London without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs R 750 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Springs to East London, including transfers.
Springs to East London bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Springs to East London is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs R 1 600 - R 3 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 750 - R 1 400 and takes 14h 37m.
Springs to East London bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springs to East London is 981 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Springs to East London.
What companies run services between Springs, South Africa and East London, South Africa?
Safair, CemAir, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Vilamora Tours operates a bus from Johannesburg to East London once daily. Tickets cost R 450–650 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Greyhound ZA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London via Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–650
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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