How to travel from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The distance between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,140($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 770($45)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance445km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay

There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,140 ($300).

The distance between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,140 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m 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 Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 445km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,140 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
ZAR 5,140($300)
on demand547km (340 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus3h 55m
ZAR 3,475($205)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), plane and bus5h 30m
ZAR 2,465($145)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Drive
5hrs
ZAR 1,080($63)
on demand445km (277 miles)

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Airports near Plettenberg Bay

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

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
440km (273 miles) from Plettenberg Bay