The distance between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay → 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 Mossel Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 480 ($28) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,855 ($225).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,855 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 480 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mossel Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay. 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 Mossel Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Capetown (CPT). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into George (GRJ).
The closest major airport to Mossel Bay is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Mossel Bay. 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 Mossel Bay. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 480 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | ZAR 3,855($225) | on demand | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | ZAR 480($28) | once daily | 384km (239 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | ZAR 890($52) | on demand | 370km (230 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
The following major airports near Mossel Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.