How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PretoriaJeffreys 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 Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,500($145)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Pretoria.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 820($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,335($78)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,172km (728 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 820 ($48) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,500 ($145).

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,500 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 820 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m 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 Pretoria. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Jeffreys Bay and Pretoria. The distance is around 1,172km (728 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,500 ($145).

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Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
ZAR 2,500($145)
once daily1,046km (650 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly4h 40m
ZAR 3,905($230)
once daily1,375km (854 miles)
Bus to Plettenberg Bay, Fly5h 15m
ZAR 5,410($315)
once daily1,230km (764 miles)
Bus to George, Fly6h 15m
ZAR 3,115($180)
once daily1,364km (848 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 25m
ZAR 820($48)
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Bus via Port Elizabeth17h 45m
ZAR 995($58)
once daily1,288km (801 miles)
Bus and Train
18hrs
ZAR 1,335($78)
once daily1,219km (758 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
ZAR 2,810($165)
on demand1,172km (728 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