How to travel from Nelspruit to Wilderness, South Africa

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.

6 routes found

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 WildernessNelspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 8,855($515)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Johannesburg and then to George.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,335($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,534km (953 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelspruit and Wilderness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelspruit and Wilderness

Transport options from Nelspruit to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 60m
ZAR 8,855($515)
every 20 mins1,391km (864 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
ZAR 10,140($590)
once daily1,577km (980 miles)
Bus, Taxi and Plane6h 10m
ZAR 14,985($875)
once daily2,094km (1,301 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 30m
ZAR 1,335($78)
once daily1,614km (1,003 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg22h 55m
ZAR 1,660($95)
once daily1,534km (953 miles)
Drive
16hrs
ZAR 3,665($215)
on demand1,534km (953 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