The distance between Durban and Jeffreys Bay is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Durban 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 → Durban 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 Mthatha and then to Jeffreys Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Durban to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 855 ($50) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,570 ($150).
The distance between Durban and Jeffreys Bay is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Durban and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durban to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,570 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Durban and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 855 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durban 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 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durban and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durban to Jeffreys Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mthatha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Durban and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durban 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 55m.
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 Durban and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durban to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,570 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | ZAR 2,570($150) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14hrs | ZAR 875($51) | once daily | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Bus via Port Elizabeth | 14h 35m | ZAR 855($50) | once daily | 994km (618 miles) |
Drive | 12h 50m | ZAR 2,365($140) | on demand | 985km (612 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jeffreys Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.