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.
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.
👋 Also check out Jeffreys Bay → Ballito if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.
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Take the bus to Durban then Mthatha and then to Jeffreys Bay.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 40m | ZAR 2,280($135) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 50m | ZAR 1,200($70) | once daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Bus via Durban | 15h 20m | ZAR 1,180($69) | once daily | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Drive | 13h 15m | ZAR 2,465($145) | on demand | 1,030km (640 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jeffreys Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.