The distance between George and Port Elizabeth is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from George to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Elizabeth → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Port Elizabeth.
Greyhound ZA
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There are several options for getting from George to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 255 ($15) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 770 ($45).
The distance between George and Port Elizabeth is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from George and Port Elizabeth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George to Port Elizabeth is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 770 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between George and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 255 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between George and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you drive to Port Elizabeth. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George and Port Elizabeth with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 20m.
TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from George and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from George to Port Elizabeth. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from George to Port Elizabeth typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Port Elizabeth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 255 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 50m | ZAR 3,425($200) | on demand | 1,963km (1,220 miles) |
Bus to Port Elizabeth + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ZAR 580($34) | once daily | 336km (209 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | ZAR 255($15) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ZAR 770($45) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
The following major airports near Port Elizabeth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.