How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay, South Africa

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.

3 routes found

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 BayPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,855($225)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 480($28)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
ZAR 3,855($225)
on demand1,043km (648 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
ZAR 480($28)
once daily384km (239 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
ZAR 890($52)
on demand370km (230 miles)

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Airports near Mossel Bay

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Mossel Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Mossel Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Mossel Bay