The distance between Pretoria and Wilderness is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Pretoria to Wilderness by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wilderness → Pretoria if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Park then take the bus to George.
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There are several options for getting from Pretoria to Wilderness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,790 ($165).
The distance between Pretoria and Wilderness is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,064km (661 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Pretoria and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pretoria to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,790 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Pretoria and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pretoria and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pretoria and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Pretoria and Wilderness. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at George (GRJ). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Pretoria and Wilderness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Safair, CemAir and Airlink fly between Pretoria and Wilderness. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Pretoria to Wilderness typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Pretoria and Wilderness. The distance is around 1,244km (773 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pretoria to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,790 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | ZAR 2,790($165) | every 20 mins | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 20m | ZAR 890($52) | once daily | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Drive | 13h 5m | ZAR 2,980($175) | on demand | 1,244km (773 miles) |
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Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Wilderness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.