The distance between Ballito and Hermanus is around 1,486km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballito to Hermanus by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hermanus → Ballito if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Durban then Cape Town and then to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Durban and then to Bellville then take a taxi to Hermanus.
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There are several options for getting from Ballito to Hermanus by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 1,730 ($100) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,520 ($145).
The distance between Ballito and Hermanus is around 1,486km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ballito and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballito to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,520 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballito and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 1,730 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballito and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballito and Hermanus. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballito to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballito, Durban, Cape Town and Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Greyhound ZA and InterCape run regular bus services between Ballito and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballito to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Hermanus. The distance is around 1,685km (1,047 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballito to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,520 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | ZAR 2,520($145) | once daily | 1,486km (924 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | ZAR 2,005($115) | once daily | 1,860km (1,155 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 23h 50m | ZAR 1,730($100) | once daily | 1,940km (1,206 miles) |
Drive | 18h 10m | ZAR 4,025($235) | on demand | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.