How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay, South Africa

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel BayJeffreys Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,215($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 460($27)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay

There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 460 ($27) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 720 ($42).

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 720 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 460 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay. We recommend that you drive to Mossel Bay. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mossel Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Mossel Bay is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Mossel 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 Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 460 ($27).

How do I get from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeffreys Bay and Mossel Bay

Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Mossel Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
ZAR 4,215($245)
once daily1,122km (697 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
ZAR 460($27)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
ZAR 720($42)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near Mossel Bay

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Mossel Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Mossel Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Mossel Bay