How to travel from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The distance between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg BayStellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,055($295)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Plettenburg Bay.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 460($27)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Drive

Drive to Plettenberg Bay.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay

There are several options for getting from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 460 ($27) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,055 ($295).

The distance between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,055 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 460 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

CemAir fly between Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).

The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) 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 Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,055 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay

Transport options from Stellenbosch to Plettenberg Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 55m
ZAR 5,055($295)
on demand474km (295 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 5m
ZAR 3,065($180)
once daily483km (300 miles)
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus4h 45m
ZAR 2,125($125)
once daily926km (575 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
ZAR 460($27)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Bus to Plettenberg Bay8h 20m
ZAR 580($34)
once daily512km (318 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
ZAR 1,200($70)
on demand497km (309 miles)

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Airports near Plettenberg Bay

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

PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Plettenberg Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
440km (273 miles) from Plettenberg Bay