How to travel from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

The distance between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay is around 638km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cape Town 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 BayCape Town if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,815($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 530($31)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance682km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 530 ($31) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,815 ($105).

The distance between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay is around 638km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,815 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 530 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,815 ($105).

How do I get from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Cape Town and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
ZAR 1,815($105)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus4h 35m
ZAR 3,170($185)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
ZAR 530($31)
once daily703km (437 miles)
Bus to Humansdorp11h 25m
ZAR 650($38)
once daily700km (435 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
ZAR 1,645($95)
on demand682km (424 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