How to travel from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay is around 1,348km (838 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys BayHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,595($385)
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Bus via Nelspruit

Take the bus to Nelspruit, Johannesburg then Port Elizabeth and then to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,765($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,566km (973 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,250 ($73) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,595 ($385).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay is around 1,348km (838 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,226km (762 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,595 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,250 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

Greyhound ZA, Eldo Coaches, InterCape, TransLux Express and Vilamora Tours run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. 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 Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 1,566km (973 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,595 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Hoedspruit to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 50m
ZAR 6,595($385)
once daily1,348km (838 miles)
Bus via Nelspruit + 2 similar
23h 35m
ZAR 1,765($105)
once daily1,734km (1,077 miles)
Bus24h 20m
ZAR 1,250($73)
once daily1,717km (1,067 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg Park1 day 1h
ZAR 1,505($88)
once daily1,728km (1,074 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
ZAR 3,750($220)
on demand1,566km (973 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay