How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch, South Africa

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StellenboschJeffreys 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 Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,055($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Somerset West.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 635($37)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Stellenbosch.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance658km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch

There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 635 ($37) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,055 ($120).

The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,055 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 635 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Somerset West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs 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 Stellenbosch. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Stellenbosch is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Stellenbosch. The distance is around 658km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,055 ($120).

How do I get from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeffreys Bay and Stellenbosch

Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Stellenbosch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
ZAR 2,055($120)
once daily761km (473 miles)
Bus to Plettenberg Bay, Fly3h 55m
ZAR 5,395($315)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Bus to George, Fly5h 10m
ZAR 3,255($190)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Bus
9hrs
ZAR 635($37)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
ZAR 1,575($90)
on demand658km (409 miles)

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Airports near Stellenbosch

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Stellenbosch
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
411km (256 miles) from Stellenbosch