How to travel from Durban to George, South Africa

The distance between Durban and George is around 1,308km (813 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Durban to George 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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Fly

Fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,255($190)
Operated by

Safair

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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bus
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Bus via Mthatha

Take the bus to Mthatha and then to George.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,265($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,413km (878 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durban and George

There are several options for getting from Durban to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,150 ($67) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,255 ($190).

The distance between Durban and George is around 1,308km (813 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 927km (576 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Durban and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durban to George is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,255 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Durban and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,150 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durban and George. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durban and George. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durban to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Beaufort West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Durban and George. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Durban and George. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Durban to George. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Durban to George typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into George (GRJ).

The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. 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 Durban and George. The distance is around 1,413km (878 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durban to George is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,255 ($190).

How do I get from Durban to George

Compare travel optionsbetween Durban and George

Transport options from Durban to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
ZAR 3,255($190)
once daily1,561km (970 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
ZAR 10,670($625)
hourly1,578km (980 miles)
Bus via Mthatha + 1 similar
17h 40m
ZAR 1,265($74)
once daily1,308km (813 miles)
Bus18h 30m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,575km (978 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
ZAR 3,390($200)
on demand1,413km (878 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George