How to travel from Pretoria to Wilderness, South Africa

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.

3 routes found

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 WildernessPretoria if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,790($165)
Operated by

Safair

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Park then take the bus to George.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Distance1,244km (773 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pretoria and Wilderness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Pretoria to Wilderness

Compare travel optionsbetween Pretoria and Wilderness

Transport options from Pretoria to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
ZAR 2,790($165)
every 20 mins1,117km (694 miles)
Train and Bus
17h 20m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,326km (824 miles)
Drive
13h 5m
ZAR 2,980($175)
on demand1,244km (773 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Pretoria and Wilderness

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Bus companies

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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