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.
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 Bay → Stellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take the bus to Plettenburg Bay.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 1h 55m | ZAR 5,055($295) | on demand | 474km (295 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 5m | ZAR 3,065($180) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), Bus | 4h 45m | ZAR 2,125($125) | once daily | 926km (575 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | ZAR 460($27) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus to Plettenberg Bay | 8h 20m | ZAR 580($34) | once daily | 512km (318 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | ZAR 1,200($70) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
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Greyhound ZA
The following major airports near Plettenberg Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.