What is the cheapest way to get from Upington to George?

The cheapest way to get from Upington to George is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 400 - R 2 500 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Upington to George?

The fastest way to get from Upington to George is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500.

Is there a direct bus between Upington and George?

No, there is no direct bus from Upington to George. However, there are services departing from Lutz St and arriving at George Railway Stn via Durban and Port Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.

How far is it from Upington to George?

The distance between Upington and George is 646 km. The road distance is 857.3 km.

How do I travel from Upington to George without a car?

The best way to get from Upington to George without a car is to bus via Durban which takes 43h 28m and costs R 1 600 - R 2 600.

How long does it take to get from Upington to George?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Upington to George, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upington to George bus from?

Upington to George bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Lutz St station.

Bus or fly from Upington to George?

The best way to get from Upington to George is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Durban, which costs R 1 600 - R 2 600 and takes 43h 28m.

Where does the Upington to George bus arrive?

Upington to George bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Jeff Taylor Crescent station.

Can I drive from Upington to George?

Yes, the driving distance between Upington to George is 857 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Upington to George.

Where can I stay near George?

There are 779+ hotels available in George.

Upington to George - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Upington to George by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to George Airport (GRJ)plane UTN - GRJ
4h 6m
R 5,118–7,145
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lutz St to Jeff Taylor Crescentbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to St Marks Squarebus
2d
R 1,420–2,488
Bus via Durban
1. Take the bus from Lutz St to Jeff Taylor Crescentbus
2. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus
3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to George Railway Stnbus
43h 28m
R 1,660–2,573
Drive 857.3 km
1. Drive from Upington to Georgecar 857.3 km
11h 10m
R 1,945–2,810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoekbus
2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Cape Townbus
3. Take the bus from Cape Town to George Railway Stnbus
47h 3m
R 2,040–2,798

Upington (UTN) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

R 1,766Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.1 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Upington, South Africa and George, South Africa?

Airlink, Safair, and CemAir fly from Upington (UTN) to George Airport (GRJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lutz St to George Railway Stn via Jeff Taylor Crescent, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Port Elizabeth in around 43h 28m.

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