How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness, South Africa

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.

3 routes found

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 WildernessPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,700($215)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Wilderness.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 395($23)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Wilderness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Wilderness

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
ZAR 3,700($215)
on demand1,024km (636 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
ZAR 395($23)
once daily322km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
ZAR 755($44)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Wilderness

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wilderness
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Wilderness
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
367km (228 miles) from Wilderness