How to travel from George to Stellenbosch, South Africa

The distance between George and Stellenbosch is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from George to Stellenbosch by plane, 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 Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,845($165)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Mossel Bay and then to Somerset West.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 820($48)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Stellenbosch.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Stellenbosch

There are several options for getting from George to Stellenbosch by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 820 ($48) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,845 ($165).

The distance between George and Stellenbosch is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from George and Stellenbosch by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,845 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Stellenbosch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 820 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Stellenbosch. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George and Stellenbosch. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from George to Stellenbosch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mossel Bay and Somerset West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between George and Stellenbosch. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from George and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between George and Stellenbosch with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Airlink fly between George and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from George to Stellenbosch typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).

The closest major airport to Stellenbosch is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Stellenbosch. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,845 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween George and Stellenbosch

Transport options from George to Stellenbosch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
ZAR 2,845($165)
on demand390km (242 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
ZAR 820($48)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
ZAR 995($58)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Stellenbosch

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Stellenbosch
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
411km (256 miles) from Stellenbosch