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.
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.
👋 Also check out Pretoria → George if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB).
Safair
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Pretoria.
Greyhound ZA
Take the bus to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.
Multiple operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | ZAR 2,690($155) | every 20 mins | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus | 18hrs | ZAR 770($45) | once daily | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 25m | ZAR 755($44) | once daily | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Drive | 12h 55m | ZAR 2,945($170) | on demand | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Safair
CemAir
Airlink
Greyhound ZA
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Pretoria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.