The distance between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness 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 Wilderness → Port Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Wilderness.
Greyhound ZA
There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 395 ($23) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,700 ($215).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Port Elizabeth and Wilderness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,700 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 395 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Wilderness. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and Wilderness. 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 Wilderness. There is however a flight that goes via Capetown (CPT). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and and arrive into George (GRJ).
The closest major airport to Wilderness is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wilderness. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Elizabeth and Wilderness. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 395 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | ZAR 3,700($215) | on demand | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | ZAR 395($23) | once daily | 322km (200 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ZAR 755($44) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
The following major airports near Wilderness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.