The distance between Port Elizabeth and George is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to George 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 George → Port Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to George.
Greyhound ZA
There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to George by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 700 ($41) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,580 ($210).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and George is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Port Elizabeth and George by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to George is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,580 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 700 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and George. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and George. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and George. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and George. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Port Elizabeth to George. There is however a flight that goes via Capetown (CPT). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Elizabeth to George typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into George (GRJ).
The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. 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 Port Elizabeth and George. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to George is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 700 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | ZAR 3,580($210) | on demand | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | ZAR 700($41) | once daily | 337km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ZAR 790($46) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
The following major airports near George offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.