How to travel from Durban to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

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.

4 routes found

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 BayDurban if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,570($150)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mthatha and then to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 875($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durban and Jeffreys Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Durban to Jeffreys Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Durban and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Durban to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
ZAR 2,570($150)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
ZAR 875($51)
once daily1,047km (650 miles)
Bus via Port Elizabeth14h 35m
ZAR 855($50)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
ZAR 2,365($140)
on demand985km (612 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