The distance between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,036km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Plettenberg Bay → Midrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Plettenberg Bay.
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Drive to Plettenberg Bay.
There are several options for getting from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,055 ($295).
The distance between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,036km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,005km (625 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Midrand and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ZAR 5,055 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Eldo Coaches, Greyhound ZA and Vilamora Tours run regular bus services between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
CemAir fly between Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Midrand and Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 1,293km (803 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 5,055 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | ZAR 5,055($295) | every 20 mins | 1,036km (643 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | ZAR 2,875($170) | once daily | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus | 5hrs | ZAR 2,550($150) | once daily | 1,182km (735 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 17h 35m | ZAR 890($52) | once daily | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Bus via Grahamstown | 18h 25m | ZAR 1,165($68) | once daily | 1,375km (854 miles) |
Bus via George | 19h 20m | ZAR 1,095($64) | once daily | 1,380km (858 miles) |
Drive | 13h 50m | ZAR 3,100($180) | on demand | 1,293km (803 miles) |
TransLux Express
Greyhound ZA
Eldo Coaches
Vilamora Tours
CemAir
Safair
Airlink
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Plettenberg Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.