The distance between George and Cape Town is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from George to Cape Town 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 Cape Town → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT).
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Take the bus to Mossel Bay and then to Cape Town.
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There are several options for getting from George to Cape Town by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 735 ($43) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,690 ($155).
The distance between George and Cape Town is around 378km (235 miles).
It takes around 1h 40m to get from George and Cape Town by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George to Cape Town is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,690 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between George and Cape Town, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 735 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between George and Cape Town. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Cape Town. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from George to Cape Town. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mossel Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Cape Town. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from George and Cape Town. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between George and Cape Town with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Airlink fly between George and Cape Town. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from George to Cape Town typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).
The closest major airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Cape Town. 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 George and Cape Town. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Cape Town is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,690 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 40m | ZAR 2,690($155) | every 20 mins | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | ZAR 735($43) | once daily | 458km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ZAR 1,045($61) | on demand | 433km (269 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cape Town offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.