How to travel from Hermanus to Nelspruit, South Africa

The distance between Hermanus and Nelspruit is around 1,669km (1,037 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hermanus to Nelspruit by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NelspruitHermanus if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,335($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Cape Town then Johannesburg and then to Nelspruit.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,780($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Van der Stel then take the bus to Johannesburg and then to Nelspruit.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,455($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nelspruit.

  • Duration17h 60m
  • Distance1,754km (1,090 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and Nelspruit

There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Nelspruit by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,455 ($85) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,335 ($370).

The distance between Hermanus and Nelspruit is around 1,669km (1,037 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,504km (935 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Hermanus and Nelspruit by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Nelspruit is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,335 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Nelspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,455 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and Nelspruit. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hermanus and Nelspruit. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hermanus to Nelspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon, Cape Town, Capetown and Johannesburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound ZA, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, InterCape and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Hermanus and Nelspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h 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 Nelspruit. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nelspruit is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit. Skukuza Airport (SZK) (SZK) and Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) 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 Nelspruit. The distance is around 1,754km (1,090 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Nelspruit is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,335 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hermanus and Nelspruit

Transport options from Hermanus to Nelspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
ZAR 6,335($370)
every 20 mins1,669km (1,037 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 55m
ZAR 8,530($500)
once daily1,824km (1,134 miles)
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), plane and bus6h 40m
ZAR 7,110($415)
once daily1,882km (1,169 miles)
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), plane and bus7h 40m
ZAR 27,455($1,605)
once daily1,843km (1,145 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
ZAR 1,780($105)
once daily1,950km (1,211 miles)
Bus via Cape Town1 day 4h
ZAR 1,985($115)
once daily1,953km (1,214 miles)
Taxi and Bus
23h 35m
ZAR 1,455($85)
once daily1,867km (1,160 miles)
Drive
17h 60m
ZAR 4,195($245)
on demand1,754km (1,090 miles)

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Airports near Nelspruit

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

MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit
SZK
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Nelspruit
HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Nelspruit