How to travel from Hermanus to East London, South Africa

The distance between Hermanus and East London is around 974km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hermanus to East London by taxi, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,740($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to East London.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,030($60)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to East London.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance978km (607 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and East London

There are several options for getting from Hermanus to East London by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,030 ($60) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,740 ($160).

The distance between Hermanus and East London is around 974km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 816km (507 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hermanus and East London by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hermanus to East London is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ZAR 2,740 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and East London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,030 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and East London. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hermanus and East London. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hermanus to East London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Hermanus and East London. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hermanus to East London. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to East London is East London Airport (ELS) (ELS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from East London. Umtata Airport (UTT) (UTT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Hermanus and East London. The distance is around 978km (607 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to East London is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 2,740 ($160).

How do I get from Hermanus to East London

Compare travel optionsbetween Hermanus and East London

Transport options from Hermanus to East London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3hrs
ZAR 2,740($160)
on demand974km (605 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
ZAR 1,030($60)
once daily1,029km (640 miles)
Bus via Swellendam15h 55m
ZAR 1,060($62)
once daily1,026km (638 miles)
Drive
11hrs
ZAR 2,345($135)
on demand978km (607 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hermanus and East London

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Airports near East London

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

ELS
East London Airport (ELS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from East London
UTT
Umtata Airport (UTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from East London
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
486km (302 miles) from East London