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

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Plettenberg BayPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 375($22)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay

There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 375 ($22) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 565 ($33).

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 565 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 375 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you drive to Plettenberg Bay. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m 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 Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Plettenberg Bay. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) 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 Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 375 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
ZAR 375($22)
once daily241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
ZAR 565($33)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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Airports near Plettenberg Bay

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

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
440km (273 miles) from Plettenberg Bay