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.
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.
👋 Also check out Johannesburg → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB).
Safair
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Johannesburg.
Greyhound ZA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | ZAR 2,670($155) | every 20 mins | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus | 16h 50m | ZAR 685($40) | once daily | 1,255km (780 miles) |
Drive | 12h 15m | ZAR 2,810($165) | on demand | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Safair
CemAir
Airlink
Greyhound ZA
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.