How to travel from George to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between George and Pretoria is around 1,104km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from George to Pretoria by plane, bus, train 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 Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,690($155)
Operated by

Safair

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 770($45)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 755($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance1,231km (765 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from George to Pretoria by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ZAR 755 ($44) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,690 ($155).

The distance between George and Pretoria is around 1,104km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,067km (663 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from George and Pretoria by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Pretoria is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,690 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 755 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Pretoria. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George and Pretoria with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 18hrs.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 1,231km (765 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Pretoria is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,690 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween George and Pretoria

Transport options from George to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
ZAR 2,690($155)
every 20 mins1,104km (686 miles)
Bus
18hrs
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,310km (814 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 25m
ZAR 755($44)
once daily1,311km (815 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
ZAR 2,945($170)
on demand1,231km (765 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

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

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria