How to travel from Mossel Bay to Umdloti, South Africa

The distance between Mossel Bay and Umdloti is around 1,302km (809 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mossel Bay to Umdloti 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 UmdlotiMossel Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,170($185)
Operated by

Safair

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Durban.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,010($59)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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car
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Drive

Drive to Umdloti.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Distance1,302km (809 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mossel Bay and Umdloti

There are several options for getting from Mossel Bay to Umdloti by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,010 ($59) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,170 ($185).

The distance between Mossel Bay and Umdloti is around 1,302km (809 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 983km (611 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Mossel Bay and Umdloti by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mossel Bay to Umdloti is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,170 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Mossel Bay and Umdloti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,010 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mossel Bay and Umdloti. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mossel Bay and Umdloti. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mossel Bay to Umdloti. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosselbay Caltex and Durban. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Mossel Bay and Umdloti. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mossel Bay and Umdloti. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Durban (DUR) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mossel Bay to Umdloti. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mossel Bay to Umdloti typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).

The closest major airport to Umdloti is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Umdloti. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) (RCB) 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 Mossel Bay and Umdloti. The distance is around 1,302km (809 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mossel Bay to Umdloti is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,170 ($185).

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Transport options from Mossel Bay to Umdloti
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
ZAR 3,170($185)
on demand1,573km (978 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 45m
ZAR 1,010($59)
once daily1,404km (872 miles)
Bus via Beaufort West21h 30m
ZAR 1,730($100)
once daily1,679km (1,043 miles)
Drive
16h 20m
ZAR 3,115($180)
on demand1,302km (809 miles)

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Airports near Umdloti

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

DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Umdloti
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Umdloti
RCB
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Umdloti