The distance between Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Elizabeth → Oudtshoorn if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
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Take the bus to George and then to Port Elizabeth.
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There are several options for getting from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 600 ($35) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 925 ($54).
The distance between Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 925 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 600 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you drive to Port Elizabeth. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you take the bus to George then fly from George (GRJ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. 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 Oudtshoorn and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 720 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | ZAR 3,715($215) | once daily | 2,021km (1,256 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | ZAR 720($42) | once daily | 397km (247 miles) |
Bus via Mossel Bay | 7h 45m | ZAR 600($35) | once daily | 494km (307 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | ZAR 925($54) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Elizabeth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.