The distance between Ballito and George is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballito to George by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out George → Ballito if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Durban then Mthatha and then to George.
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There are several options for getting from Ballito to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,475 ($86) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,965 ($175).
The distance between Ballito and George is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ballito and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballito to George is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,965 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballito and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,475 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballito and George. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballito and George. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballito to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballito, Durban and Beaufort West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.
Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Ballito and George. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ballito and George. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Ballito to George. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballito to George typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into George (GRJ).
The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballito and George. The distance is around 1,452km (902 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballito to George is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,965 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 35m | ZAR 2,965($175) | on demand | 1,551km (964 miles) |
Bus via Durban + 1 similar | 18h 30m | ZAR 1,595($95) | once daily | 1,362km (846 miles) |
Bus | 19h 15m | ZAR 1,475($86) | once daily | 1,629km (1,012 miles) |
Drive | 16hrs | ZAR 3,475($205) | on demand | 1,452km (902 miles) |
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The following major airports near George offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.