The distance between East London and Hermanus is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from East London to Hermanus 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 Hermanus → East London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from East London (ELS) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Caledon.
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There are several options for getting from East London to Hermanus by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,010 ($59) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,810 ($165).
The distance between East London and Hermanus is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 816km (507 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from East London and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from East London to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,810 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between East London and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,010 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between East London and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from East London (ELS) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from East London and Hermanus. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from East London to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between East London and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from East London to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from East London (ELS) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from East London and Hermanus. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East London to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,810 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | ZAR 2,810($165) | once daily | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | ZAR 1,010($59) | once daily | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | ZAR 2,345($135) | on demand | 980km (609 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.