How to travel from George to Midrand, South Africa

The distance between George and Midrand is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from George to Midrand 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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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,670($155)
Operated by

Safair

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 735($43)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Midrand.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,202km (747 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Midrand

There are several options for getting from George to Midrand by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 735 ($43) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,670 ($155).

The distance between George and Midrand is around 1,075km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,040km (646 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from George and Midrand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Midrand is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,670 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Midrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 735 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Midrand. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Midrand. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George and Midrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17h 35m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Midrand. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from George and Midrand. 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 Midrand with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

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

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

The closest major airport to Midrand is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Midrand. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Midrand. The distance is around 1,202km (747 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Midrand is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,670 ($155).

How do I get from George to Midrand

Compare travel optionsbetween George and Midrand

Transport options from George to Midrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
ZAR 2,670($155)
every 20 mins1,075km (668 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 10m
ZAR 735($43)
once daily1,282km (797 miles)
Bus to Midrand17h 35m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,283km (797 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
ZAR 2,875($170)
on demand1,202km (747 miles)

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Airports near Midrand

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

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Midrand
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Midrand
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Midrand