How to travel from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

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.

7 routes found

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 BayMidrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,055($295)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,293km (803 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Midrand to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
ZAR 5,055($295)
every 20 mins1,036km (643 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
ZAR 2,875($170)
once daily1,168km (726 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus5hrs
ZAR 2,550($150)
once daily1,182km (735 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
17h 35m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,365km (848 miles)
Bus via Grahamstown18h 25m
ZAR 1,165($68)
once daily1,375km (854 miles)
Bus via George19h 20m
ZAR 1,095($64)
once daily1,380km (858 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
ZAR 3,100($180)
on demand1,293km (803 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