How to travel from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The distance between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth 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 Port ElizabethBloubergstrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,625($95)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 600($35)
Operated by

Eldo Coaches

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Drive

Drive to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance760km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth

There are several options for getting from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 580 ($34) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,625 ($95).

The distance between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 661km (411 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,625 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 580 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cape Town. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Eldo Coaches, TransLux Express and Eagle Liner run regular bus services between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Safair and Airlink fly between Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. 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 Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,625 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bloubergstrand and Port Elizabeth

Transport options from Bloubergstrand to Port Elizabeth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
ZAR 1,625($95)
on demand680km (423 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
11h 55m
ZAR 600($35)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth12hrs
ZAR 580($34)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth12h 15m
ZAR 600($35)
twice daily777km (483 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
ZAR 1,815($105)
on demand760km (472 miles)

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Airports near Port Elizabeth

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Port Elizabeth
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
648km (402 miles) from Port Elizabeth