How to travel from George to Nelspruit, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from George (GRJ) to Nelspruit (MQP).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 8,750($510)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg and then to Nelspruit.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,200($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nelspruit.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Distance1,521km (945 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Nelspruit

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween George and Nelspruit

Transport options from George to Nelspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
ZAR 8,750($510)
every 20 mins1,378km (856 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 30m
ZAR 10,895($635)
once daily2,138km (1,329 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Bus5h 50m
ZAR 10,600($620)
once daily2,081km (1,293 miles)
Bus
21h 35m
ZAR 1,200($70)
once daily1,598km (993 miles)
Drive
15h 45m
ZAR 3,650($215)
on demand1,521km (945 miles)

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Airports near Nelspruit

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

MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit
SZK
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Nelspruit
HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Nelspruit