How to travel from Hoedspruit to Southbroom, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Southbroom is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Southbroom by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SouthbroomHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,025($235)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith then Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,815($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southbroom.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Southbroom

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Southbroom by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,815 ($105) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,025 ($235).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Southbroom is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)

It takes around 17h 10m to get from Hoedspruit and Southbroom by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Southbroom is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,025 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Southbroom, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,815 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Southbroom. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Southbroom. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Southbroom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith, Harrismith, Durban and Ramsgate Retirment Village. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Greyhound ZA, InterCape, TransLux Express, Eldo Coaches and Margate Coaches run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Southbroom. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and Southbroom. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to Southbroom. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hoedspruit to Southbroom typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Southbroom is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Southbroom. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) 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 Southbroom. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Southbroom is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,815 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and Southbroom

Transport options from Hoedspruit to Southbroom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
ZAR 4,025($235)
on demand933km (580 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
ZAR 1,815($105)
6 times a week1,231km (765 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
ZAR 2,245($130)
on demand935km (581 miles)

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Airports near Southbroom

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Southbroom
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Southbroom
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Southbroom