How to travel from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The distance between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,070($295)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Park then take the bus to Grahamstown and then to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,180($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Distance1,323km (822 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay

There are several options for getting from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,070 ($295).

The distance between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,034km (642 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,070 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

CemAir fly between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

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 Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 1,323km (822 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,070 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
ZAR 5,070($295)
every 20 mins1,064km (661 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 20m
ZAR 2,895($170)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus5h 15m
ZAR 2,570($150)
once daily1,211km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 55m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,392km (865 miles)
Bus via George19h 50m
ZAR 1,095($64)
once daily1,408km (875 miles)
Train and Bus
18h 40m
ZAR 1,180($69)
once daily1,404km (872 miles)
Drive
14h 5m
ZAR 3,170($185)
on demand1,323km (822 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