How to travel from Hoedspruit to East London, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and East London is around 1,135km (705 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to East London by 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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Fly

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to East London (ELS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,880($285)
Operated by

Airlink

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nelspruit then Johannesburg and then to East London.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,540($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to East London.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,405km (873 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and East London

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to East London by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,045 ($61) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,880 ($285).

The distance between Hoedspruit and East London is around 1,135km (705 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008km (627 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hoedspruit and East London by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to East London is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,880 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and East London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,045 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and East London. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to East London (ELS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and East London. It typically takes around 19h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to East London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelspruit and Johannesburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 60m.

Greyhound ZA, InterCape, TransLux Express, Vilamora Tours and Eagle Liner run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and East London. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and East London. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at East London (ELS) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to East London. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hoedspruit to East London typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into East London (ELS).

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 Hoedspruit and East London. The distance is around 1,405km (873 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to East London is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,880 ($285).

How do I get from Hoedspruit to East London

Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and East London

Transport options from Hoedspruit to East London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
ZAR 4,880($285)
on demand1,135km (705 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 60m
ZAR 1,540($90)
once daily1,482km (921 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg Park22h 25m
ZAR 1,045($61)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
ZAR 3,375($195)
on demand1,405km (873 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hoedspruit and East London

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Airlines

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