The distance between Nelspruit and Wilderness is around 1,391km (864 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nelspruit to Wilderness 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 Wilderness → Nelspruit if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to George (GRJ).
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Take the bus to Johannesburg and then to George.
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There are several options for getting from Nelspruit to Wilderness by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,335 ($78) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 8,855 ($515).
The distance between Nelspruit and Wilderness is around 1,391km (864 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,246km (774 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Nelspruit and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelspruit to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ZAR 8,855 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelspruit and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,335 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nelspruit and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelspruit and Wilderness. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelspruit to Wilderness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Johannesburg and George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.
InterCape, TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Nelspruit and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nelspruit and Wilderness. Flights depart from Nelspruit (MQP) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Nelspruit to Wilderness. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelspruit to Wilderness typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Nelspruit (MQP) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nelspruit and Wilderness. The distance is around 1,534km (953 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelspruit to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ZAR 8,855 ($515).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 60m | ZAR 8,855($515) | every 20 mins | 1,391km (864 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | ZAR 10,140($590) | once daily | 1,577km (980 miles) |
Bus, Taxi and Plane | 6h 10m | ZAR 14,985($875) | once daily | 2,094km (1,301 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21h 30m | ZAR 1,335($78) | once daily | 1,614km (1,003 miles) |
Bus via Johannesburg | 22h 55m | ZAR 1,660($95) | once daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Drive | 16hrs | ZAR 3,665($215) | on demand | 1,534km (953 miles) |
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Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Greyhound ZA
InterCape
TransLux Express
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Wilderness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.