The distance between Hoedspruit and Ballito is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Ballito by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballito → Hoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Durban (DUR).
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Take the bus to Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith then Durban and then to Ballito.
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There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Ballito by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,490 ($87) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,025 ($235).
The distance between Hoedspruit and Ballito is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hoedspruit and Ballito by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Ballito is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,025 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Ballito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,490 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Ballito. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Ballito. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Ballito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith, Harrismith, Durban and Ballito. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.
Greyhound ZA, InterCape, TransLux Express and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Ballito. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and Ballito. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at Durban (DUR) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to Ballito. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hoedspruit to Ballito typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).
The closest major airport to Ballito is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Ballito. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) (RCB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hoedspruit and Ballito. The distance is around 762km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Ballito is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,025 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ZAR 4,025($235) | twice a week | 856km (532 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 4h 25m | ZAR 5,055($295) | twice a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 40m | ZAR 1,900($110) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Bus via Nelspruit | 19h 20m | ZAR 1,490($87) | once daily | 1,295km (804 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | ZAR 1,835($105) | on demand | 762km (474 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ballito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.