How to travel from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The distance between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port ElizabethSouthbroom if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Margate (MGH) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,410($200)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station and then to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 735($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Kokstad then take the bus to Mthatha and then to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,865($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth

There are several options for getting from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 735 ($43) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,410 ($200).

The distance between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (346 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Southbroom and Port Elizabeth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,410 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 735 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southbroom and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ramsgate Retirment Village and Durban Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

Margate Coaches and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Southbroom and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Southbroom and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. 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 Southbroom and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,410 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southbroom and Port Elizabeth

Transport options from Southbroom to Port Elizabeth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
ZAR 3,410($200)
on demand1,489km (925 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
ZAR 2,090($120)
once daily910km (565 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
ZAR 735($43)
once daily1,074km (667 miles)
Taxi and Bus
11h 30m
ZAR 1,865($110)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
ZAR 1,885($110)
on demand782km (486 miles)

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Airports near Port Elizabeth

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Port Elizabeth
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
648km (402 miles) from Port Elizabeth