The distance between Durban and Plettenberg Bay is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Durban to Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg Bay → Durban if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take the bus to Mthatha and then to Plettenberg Bay.
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Drive to Plettenberg Bay.
There are several options for getting from Durban to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 925 ($54) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,110 ($240).
The distance between Durban and Plettenberg Bay is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Durban and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durban to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,110 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Durban and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 925 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durban and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durban and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durban to Plettenberg 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 16hrs.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Durban and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Durban and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Durban to Plettenberg Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Durban to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) 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 Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 1,136km (706 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durban to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,110 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 25m | ZAR 4,110($240) | once daily | 1,522km (946 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ZAR 2,640($155) | once daily | 991km (616 miles) |
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus | 5h 25m | ZAR 3,475($205) | once daily | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ZAR 10,895($635) | once daily | 1,671km (1,038 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | ZAR 925($54) | once daily | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Bus via Port Elizabeth | 16h 35m | ZAR 925($54) | once daily | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Drive | 14h 25m | ZAR 2,725($160) | on demand | 1,136km (706 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
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Eldo Coaches
The following major airports near Plettenberg Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.