The distance between George and Ballito is around 1,377km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from George to Ballito 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 Ballito → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR).
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Take the bus to Durban and then to Ballito.
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There are several options for getting from George to Ballito by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,115 ($65) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,270 ($190).
The distance between George and Ballito is around 1,377km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from George and Ballito by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George to Ballito is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,270 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between George and Ballito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,115 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between George and Ballito. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Ballito. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from George to Ballito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Ballito. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.
TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Ballito. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from George and Ballito. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Durban (DUR) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from George to Ballito. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from George to Ballito typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).
The closest major airport to Ballito is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Ballito. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) (RCB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from George and Ballito. The distance is around 1,452km (903 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Ballito is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,270 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ZAR 3,270($190) | twice a week | 1,549km (963 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | ZAR 5,325($310) | once daily | 1,671km (1,039 miles) |
Bus | 20h 20m | ZAR 1,115($65) | once daily | 1,377km (856 miles) |
Drive | 16hrs | ZAR 3,475($205) | on demand | 1,452km (903 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ballito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.