How to travel from Port Elizabeth to George, South Africa

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.

3 routes found

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 GeorgePort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,580($210)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to George.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 700($41)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and George

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Port Elizabeth to George

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and George

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
ZAR 3,580($210)
on demand1,010km (628 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
ZAR 700($41)
once daily337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
ZAR 790($46)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George