How to travel from George to Johannesburg, South Africa

The distance between George and Johannesburg is around 1,081km (672 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from George to Johannesburg by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,670($155)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Johannesburg.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance1,175km (730 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Johannesburg

There are several options for getting from George to Johannesburg by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,670 ($155).

The distance between George and Johannesburg is around 1,081km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,016km (631 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from George and Johannesburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Johannesburg is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,670 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Johannesburg. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George and Johannesburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 50m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Johannesburg. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from George and Johannesburg. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between George and Johannesburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Safair, CemAir and Airlink fly between George and Johannesburg. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from George to Johannesburg typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB).

The closest major airport to Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) 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 George and Johannesburg. The distance is around 1,175km (730 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Johannesburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,670 ($155).

How do I get from George to Johannesburg

Compare travel optionsbetween George and Johannesburg

Transport options from George to Johannesburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
ZAR 2,670($155)
every 20 mins1,081km (672 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
ZAR 685($40)
once daily1,255km (780 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
ZAR 2,810($165)
on demand1,175km (730 miles)

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Airports near Johannesburg

The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Johannesburg
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
319km (198 miles) from Johannesburg