How to travel from Hoedspruit to George, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and George is around 1,406km (874 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to George 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 GeorgeHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 9,675($565)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Nelspruit then Johannesburg and then to George.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,540($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,625km (1,010 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and George

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,540 ($90) and will take around 23h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 9,675 ($565).

The distance between Hoedspruit and George is around 1,406km (874 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,349km (838 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hoedspruit and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to George is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 9,675 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,540 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and George. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and George. It typically takes around 23h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to George. 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 23h 55m.

Greyhound ZA, InterCape and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and George. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and George. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to George. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hoedspruit to George typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into George (GRJ).

The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Hoedspruit and George. The distance is around 1,625km (1,010 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to George is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 9,675 ($565).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and George

Transport options from Hoedspruit to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
ZAR 9,675($565)
on demand1,406km (874 miles)
Bus
23h 55m
ZAR 1,540($90)
once daily1,756km (1,091 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
ZAR 3,890($225)
on demand1,625km (1,010 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George