The distance between Stellenbosch and George is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stellenbosch to George by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out George → Stellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ).
Airlink
Take the bus to George.
TransLux Express
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There are several options for getting from Stellenbosch to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 445 ($26) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,845 ($165).
The distance between Stellenbosch and George is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Stellenbosch and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stellenbosch to George is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,845 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Stellenbosch and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 445 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stellenbosch and George. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stellenbosch and George. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stellenbosch to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Stellenbosch and George. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Stellenbosch and George. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at George (GRJ). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Stellenbosch and George with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
Airlink fly between Stellenbosch and George. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Stellenbosch to George typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into George (GRJ).
The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. 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 Stellenbosch and George. The distance is around 408km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stellenbosch to George is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,845 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | ZAR 2,845($165) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | ZAR 445($26) | once daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus via Mossel Bay | 6h 50m | ZAR 820($48) | once daily | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ZAR 975($57) | on demand | 408km (253 miles) |
TransLux Express
Greyhound ZA
Airlink
The following major airports near George offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.