How to travel from Midrand to George, South Africa

The distance between Midrand and George is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Midrand to George by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,655($155)
Operated by

Safair

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to George.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 770($45)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,201km (746 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and George

There are several options for getting from Midrand to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,655 ($155).

The distance between Midrand and George is around 1,075km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,040km (646 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Midrand and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Midrand to George is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,655 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Midrand and George. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and George. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Midrand and George with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17h 30m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Midrand and George. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Midrand and George. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at George (GRJ). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Midrand and George with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Safair, CemAir and Airlink fly between Midrand and George. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Midrand to George typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into George (GRJ).

The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. 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 Midrand and George. The distance is around 1,201km (746 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to George is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,655 ($155).

How do I get from Midrand to George

Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and George

Transport options from Midrand to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
ZAR 2,655($155)
every 20 mins1,075km (668 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,284km (798 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
ZAR 2,875($170)
on demand1,201km (746 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George