The distance between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch is around 682km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stellenbosch → Port Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Somerset West.
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There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 580 ($34) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,715 ($100).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch is around 682km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ZAR 1,715 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 580 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Somerset West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Safair and Airlink fly between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).
The closest major airport to Stellenbosch is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Stellenbosch. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 1,715 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | ZAR 1,715($100) | on demand | 682km (423 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 50m | ZAR 670($39) | once daily | 754km (469 miles) |
Bus to Cape Town | 12h 55m | ZAR 580($34) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | ZAR 1,745($100) | on demand | 727km (452 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stellenbosch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.