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.
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.
👋 Also check out East London → Hoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to East London (ELS).
Airlink
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Nelspruit then Johannesburg and then to East London.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | ZAR 4,880($285) | on demand | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 60m | ZAR 1,540($90) | once daily | 1,482km (921 miles) |
Bus via Johannesburg Park | 22h 25m | ZAR 1,045($61) | once daily | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Drive | 16h 55m | ZAR 3,375($195) | on demand | 1,405km (873 miles) |
Greyhound ZA
InterCape
TransLux Express
Vilamora Tours
Eagle Liner
Airlink
CemAir
Safair
The following major airports near East London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.