How to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,070($295)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Pretoria.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth Station and then to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,080($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance1,323km (822 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,070 ($295).

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria is around 1,065km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,034km (642 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,070 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

CemAir fly between Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB).

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 1,323km (822 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,070 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plettenberg Bay and Pretoria

Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
ZAR 5,070($295)
every 20 mins1,065km (662 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 15m
ZAR 3,065($180)
once daily1,199km (745 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, Fly5h 15m
ZAR 2,570($150)
once daily1,211km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,409km (875 miles)
Bus via George19h 45m
ZAR 1,095($64)
once daily1,406km (873 miles)
Bus and Train
20h 30m
ZAR 1,080($63)
once daily1,378km (856 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
ZAR 3,170($185)
on demand1,323km (822 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

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

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria