How to travel from Hoedspruit to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Pretoria is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Pretoria by plane, train, taxi, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,130($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 430($25)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Pretoria by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 430 ($25) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,130 ($240).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Pretoria is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Hoedspruit and Pretoria by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,130 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 430 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Pretoria. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hoedspruit and Pretoria with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m 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 Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,130 ($240).

How do I get from Hoedspruit to Pretoria

Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and Pretoria

Transport options from Hoedspruit to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
1h 55m
ZAR 4,130($240)
every 20 mins411km (255 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 45m
ZAR 1,385($81)
every 20 mins508km (316 miles)
Taxi to Sabi Sand Reserve (ASS), Fly4h 15m
ZAR 3,445($200)
every 20 mins526km (327 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
ZAR 430($25)
once daily490km (304 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
ZAR 1,030($60)
on demand424km (263 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

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

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria