How to travel from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

The distance between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay is around 1,320km (820 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Jeffreys BayNelspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,650($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg then Port Elizabeth and then to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,420($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance1,461km (908 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,420 ($83) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,650 ($330).

The distance between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay is around 1,320km (820 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,118km (694 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,650 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,420 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

InterCape, TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. 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 Nelspruit and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 1,461km (908 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,650 ($330).

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Transport options from Nelspruit to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
ZAR 5,650($330)
once daily1,320km (820 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
ZAR 5,565($325)
once daily1,505km (935 miles)
Bus, Taxi and Plane5h 55m
ZAR 7,160($420)
once daily1,470km (913 miles)
Bus
20h 55m
ZAR 1,420($83)
once daily1,577km (980 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
ZAR 3,495($205)
on demand1,461km (908 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay