The distance between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg is around 944km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg by plane, bus, train 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 from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB).
Safair
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Take the bus to Jonannesburg.
Greyhound ZA
+ 3 othersTake the train to Johannesburg.
Shosholoza Meyl
There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ZAR 310 ($18) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,125 ($125).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg is around 944km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 310 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 19h 55m.
Shosholoza Meyl run train services between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 30m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Safair, Airlink and CemAir fly between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into Johannesburg (JNB).
The closest major airport to Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) 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 Johannesburg. The distance is around 1,080km (671 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 15m | ZAR 2,125($125) | every 20 mins | 944km (586 miles) |
Fly to Lanseria (HLA) | 3h 25m | ZAR 3,235($190) | every 20 mins | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | ZAR 600($35) | 4 times a day | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Train | 19h 55m | ZAR 310($18) | once a week | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | ZAR 2,585($150) | on demand | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Greyhound ZA
InterCape
Eagle Liner
Vilamora Tours
Safair
Airlink
CemAir
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.