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How to get fromSydney to Plettenberg Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to George Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane SYD - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    22h 30m
    R 12,768–34,962

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane SYD - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    24h 12m
    R 10,803–29,992

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane NTL - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    28h 30m
    R 15,684–43,901

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to East London (ELS)plane plane SYD - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    28h 43m
    R 11,843–39,052

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane OAG - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Plettenburg Baybus bus
    26h 15m
    R 17,142–56,581

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
TicketR 12,035Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Plettenberg Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,879.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 30m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Plettenberg Bay, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, then take the bus to Plettenburg Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Plettenburg Bay.

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