How to travel from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit, South Africa

The distance between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit is around 1,568km (974 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 10,840($635)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Three Sisters then Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,215($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,568km (974 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit

There are several options for getting from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,215 ($71) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 10,840 ($635).

The distance between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit is around 1,568km (974 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,333km (828 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 10,840 ($635).

The cheapest way to travel between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,215 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Three Sisters and Pretoria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hoedspruit is Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit. Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) 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 Oudtshoorn and Hoedspruit. The distance is around 1,568km (974 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 10,840 ($635).

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Transport options from Oudtshoorn to Hoedspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
ZAR 10,840($635)
once daily2,040km (1,268 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
ZAR 1,215($71)
once daily1,714km (1,065 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
ZAR 3,750($220)
on demand1,568km (974 miles)

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Airports near Hoedspruit

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

HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hoedspruit
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Hoedspruit