How to travel from Midrand to Nelspruit, South Africa

The distance between Midrand and Nelspruit is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Midrand to Nelspruit by bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 Nelspruit (MQP).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,655($155)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Nelspruit.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 565($33)
Operated by

InterCape

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Drive

Drive to Nelspruit.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and Nelspruit

There are several options for getting from Midrand to Nelspruit by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 430 ($25) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,655 ($155).

The distance between Midrand and Nelspruit is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Midrand and Nelspruit by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Nelspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 430 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Nelspruit. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Nelspruit. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Nelspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

InterCape, TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Midrand and Nelspruit. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Midrand and Nelspruit. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Nelspruit (MQP). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Midrand and Nelspruit with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Airlink fly between Midrand and Nelspruit. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Nelspruit (MQP). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Midrand to Nelspruit typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Nelspruit (MQP).

The closest major airport to Nelspruit is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit. Skukuza Airport (SZK) (SZK) and Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) 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 Nelspruit. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Nelspruit is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 565 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and Nelspruit

Transport options from Midrand to Nelspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2hrs
ZAR 2,655($155)
every 20 mins353km (219 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 5m
ZAR 4,455($260)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Bus3h 30m
ZAR 5,360($315)
once daily502km (312 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
ZAR 565($33)
twice daily370km (230 miles)
Bus to Nelspruit5h 15m
ZAR 430($25)
once daily362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
ZAR 840($49)
on demand346km (215 miles)

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Airports near Nelspruit

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

MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit
SZK
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Nelspruit
HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Nelspruit