How to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town, South Africa

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town is around 463km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,555($265)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Cape Town.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 480($28)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Cape Town.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town

There are several options for getting from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 480 ($28) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,555 ($265).

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town is around 463km (287 miles).

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,555 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 480 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 30m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

CemAir fly between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).

The closest major airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Cape Town. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,555 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town

Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 55m
ZAR 4,555($265)
every 20 mins463km (287 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 10m
ZAR 3,065($180)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly4h 55m
ZAR 1,885($110)
once daily915km (568 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
ZAR 480($28)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
ZAR 1,250($73)
on demand521km (324 miles)

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Airports near Cape Town

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Cape Town
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
366km (227 miles) from Cape Town
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
453km (281 miles) from Cape Town