How to travel from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

The distance between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay is around 816km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,280($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban then Mthatha and then to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,200($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,030km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,180 ($69) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,280 ($135).

The distance between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay is around 816km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Ballito and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,280 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,180 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballito and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballito, Durban and Mthatha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Ballito and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballito and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 1,030km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,280 ($135).

How do I get from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballito and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Ballito to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 40m
ZAR 2,280($135)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 50m
ZAR 1,200($70)
once daily1,101km (684 miles)
Bus via Durban15h 20m
ZAR 1,180($69)
once daily1,048km (651 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
ZAR 2,465($145)
on demand1,030km (640 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

The following major airports near Jeffreys Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay