The distance between George and Nelspruit is around 1,378km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from George to Nelspruit by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelspruit → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Nelspruit (MQP).
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Take the bus to Johannesburg and then to Nelspruit.
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There are several options for getting from George to Nelspruit by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,200 ($70) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 8,750 ($510).
The distance between George and Nelspruit is around 1,378km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,251km (777 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from George and Nelspruit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George to Nelspruit is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 8,750 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between George and Nelspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,200 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between George and Nelspruit. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Nelspruit. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from George to Nelspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Johannesburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.
Greyhound ZA, InterCape and TransLux Express run regular bus services between George and Nelspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from George and Nelspruit. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Nelspruit (MQP) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from George to Nelspruit. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from George to Nelspruit typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Nelspruit (MQP).
The closest major airport to Nelspruit is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit. Skukuza Airport (SZK) (SZK) and Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) 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 Nelspruit. The distance is around 1,521km (945 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Nelspruit is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 8,750 ($510).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | ZAR 8,750($510) | every 20 mins | 1,378km (856 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | ZAR 10,895($635) | once daily | 2,138km (1,329 miles) |
Plane, Taxi and Bus | 5h 50m | ZAR 10,600($620) | once daily | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
Bus | 21h 35m | ZAR 1,200($70) | once daily | 1,598km (993 miles) |
Drive | 15h 45m | ZAR 3,650($215) | on demand | 1,521km (945 miles) |
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CemAir
Safair
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Turkish Airlines
Greyhound ZA
InterCape
TransLux Express
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Nelspruit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.