How to travel from Pretoria to Southbroom, South Africa

The distance between Pretoria and Southbroom is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,040($235)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Park then take the bus to Harrismith then Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,030($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southbroom.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pretoria and Southbroom

There are several options for getting from Pretoria to Southbroom by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,040 ($235).

The distance between Pretoria and Southbroom is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Pretoria and Southbroom by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pretoria to Southbroom is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,040 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Pretoria and Southbroom, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pretoria and Southbroom. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pretoria and Southbroom. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pretoria to Southbroom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Ramsgate Retirment Village. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Eldo Coaches, InterCape, Greyhound ZA and Margate Coaches run regular bus services between Pretoria and Southbroom. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pretoria and Southbroom. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Margate (MGH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Pretoria and Southbroom with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

CemAir fly between Pretoria and Southbroom. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Margate (MGH). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Pretoria to Southbroom typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Southbroom is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Southbroom. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Southbroom. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pretoria to Southbroom is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,040 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pretoria and Southbroom

Transport options from Pretoria to Southbroom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
ZAR 4,040($235)
every 20 mins630km (392 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
ZAR 1,800($105)
6 times a week726km (451 miles)
Fly to Durban (DUR), Bus4h 45m
ZAR 3,115($180)
6 times a week774km (481 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
ZAR 685($40)
6 times a week787km (489 miles)
Bus via Pietermaritzburg12h 55m
ZAR 1,115($65)
6 times a week775km (482 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 20m
ZAR 1,030($60)
6 times a week786km (488 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
ZAR 1,765($105)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Southbroom

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Southbroom
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Southbroom
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Southbroom