How to travel from Midrand to Wilderness, South Africa

The distance between Midrand and Wilderness is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Midrand to Wilderness 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 WildernessMidrand if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,775($160)
Operated by

Safair

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to George.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 875($51)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,214km (754 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and Wilderness

There are several options for getting from Midrand to Wilderness by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 875 ($51) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,775 ($160).

The distance between Midrand and Wilderness is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Midrand and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Midrand to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,775 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 875 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Wilderness. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Wilderness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park and George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Wilderness is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wilderness. 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 Wilderness. The distance is around 1,214km (754 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,775 ($160).

How do I get from Midrand to Wilderness

Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and Wilderness

Transport options from Midrand to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
ZAR 2,775($160)
every 20 mins1,088km (676 miles)
Bus
17hrs
ZAR 875($51)
once daily1,297km (806 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
ZAR 2,910($170)
on demand1,214km (754 miles)

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Airports near Wilderness

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wilderness
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Wilderness
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
367km (228 miles) from Wilderness