What is the cheapest way to get from Zimbabwe to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Zimbabwe to East London is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 200 - R 1 700 and takes 37h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zimbabwe to East London?

The fastest way to get from Zimbabwe to East London is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs R 4 300 - R 12 000.

Is there a direct bus between Zimbabwe and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Zimbabwe to East London. However, there are services departing from Harare and arriving at East London via Bloemfontein and Queenstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.

How far is it from Zimbabwe to East London?

The distance between Zimbabwe and East London is 1480 km. The road distance is 2066.8 km.

How do I travel from Zimbabwe to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Zimbabwe to East London without a car is to bus which takes 34h 19m and costs R 1 900 - R 2 600.

How long does it take to get from Zimbabwe to East London?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Zimbabwe to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zimbabwe to East London bus from?

Zimbabwe to East London bus services, operated by Tamuka Coaches, depart from Harare station.

Bus or fly from Zimbabwe to East London?

The best way to get from Zimbabwe to East London is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs R 4 300 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 900 - R 2 600 and takes 34h 19m.

Where does the Zimbabwe to East London bus arrive?

Zimbabwe to East London bus services, operated by Tamuka Coaches, arrive at Bloemfontein station.

Can I drive from Zimbabwe to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Zimbabwe to East London is 2067 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Zimbabwe to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 99+ hotels available in East London.

Zimbabwe to East London - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Zimbabwe to East London by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or car train

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Fly from Bulawayo
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS)plane BUQ - ELS
4h 32m
R 4,325–11,624
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
37h 41m
R 1,258–1,608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harare to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Queenstownbus
3. Take the bus from Queenstown to East Londonbus
34h 19m
R 1,929–2,536
Drive 2,066.8 km
1. Drive from Harare to East Londoncar 2,066.8 km
20h 52m
R 6,099–8,810
Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to East London (ELS)plane HRE - ELS
4h 37m
R 2,694–9,350
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Harare to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
27h 3m
R 4,206–6,155

Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

R 3,797Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Airlink, Safair, and Fastjet fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harare to East London via Bloemfontein and Queenstown in around 34h 19m.

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