How to travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

There are several options for getting from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ZAR 310 ($18) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,125 ($125).

The distance between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 310 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 19h 55m.

Shosholoza Meyl run train services between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Safair, Airlink and CemAir fly between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. 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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 1,080km (671 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,125 ($125).