How to travel from Margate to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The distance between Margate and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,029km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Plettenberg BayMargate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,800($395)
Operated by

CemAir

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Kokstad then take the bus to Mthatha and then to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,210($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,029km (639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margate and Plettenberg Bay

There are several options for getting from Margate to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ZAR 2,210 ($130) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,800 ($395).

The distance between Margate and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,029km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (464 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Margate and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,800 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 2,210 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margate and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margate and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margate and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Margate to Plettenberg Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Margate to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) 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 Margate and Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,800 ($395).

How do I get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Margate and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Margate to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
ZAR 6,800($395)
on demand1,578km (981 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
ZAR 7,020($410)
once daily1,711km (1,063 miles)
Taxi and Bus
15hrs
ZAR 2,210($130)
once daily1,104km (686 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
ZAR 2,465($145)
on demand1,029km (639 miles)

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Airports near Plettenberg Bay

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

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
440km (273 miles) from Plettenberg Bay