How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch, South Africa

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.

4 routes found

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 StellenboschPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,715($100)
Operated by

Safair

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Somerset West.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 670($39)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Stellenbosch.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Stellenbosch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
ZAR 1,715($100)
on demand682km (423 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
ZAR 670($39)
once daily754km (469 miles)
Bus to Cape Town12h 55m
ZAR 580($34)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
ZAR 1,745($100)
on demand727km (452 miles)

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Airports near Stellenbosch

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Stellenbosch
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
411km (256 miles) from Stellenbosch