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How to get fromWestern Cape to East Londonby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Western Cape to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS)plane plane CPT - ELS
    1h 43m
    R 1,127–2,754

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to East Londonbus bus
    15h 10m
    R 440–950

  3. Drive 1,034.6 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to East Londoncar car 1,034.6 km
    11h 6m
    R 2,336–3,374

  4. Fly from George Airport

    1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to East London (ELS)plane plane GRJ - ELS
    4h 1m
    R 2,244–4,474

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,085Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

Safair and CemAir fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Cape Town to East London twice daily. Tickets cost R 650–950 and the journey takes 15h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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