How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to George and then to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,250($250)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 755 ($44).

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 755 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you drive to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m 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 Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. 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 Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 685 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn

Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
ZAR 685($40)
once daily320km (199 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 55m
ZAR 4,250($250)
once daily1,148km (714 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
ZAR 755($44)
on demand313km (195 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn