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.
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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Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS).
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Take the bus to East London.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 3hrs | ZAR 2,740($160) | on demand | 974km (605 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14hrs | ZAR 1,030($60) | once daily | 1,029km (640 miles) |
Bus via Swellendam | 15h 55m | ZAR 1,060($62) | once daily | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | ZAR 2,345($135) | on demand | 978km (607 miles) |
Greyhound ZA
TransLux Express
Safair
The following major airports near East London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.