How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn 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 OudtshoornPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,890($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to George and then to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 720($42)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 720 ($42) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,890 ($225).

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,890 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 720 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. 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 Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 720 ($42).

How do I get from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Oudtshoorn

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 35m
ZAR 3,890($225)
once daily1,069km (664 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
ZAR 720($42)
once daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
ZAR 925($54)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn