How to travel from Stellenbosch to Wilderness, South Africa

The distance between Stellenbosch and Wilderness is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stellenbosch to Wilderness 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 WildernessStellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,945($170)
Operated by

Airlink

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Wilderness.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 445($26)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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car
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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stellenbosch and Wilderness

There are several options for getting from Stellenbosch to Wilderness by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 445 ($26) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,945 ($170).

The distance between Stellenbosch and Wilderness is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Stellenbosch and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stellenbosch to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,945 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Stellenbosch and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 445 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stellenbosch and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stellenbosch and Wilderness. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stellenbosch to Wilderness. 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 45m.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Stellenbosch and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stellenbosch and Wilderness. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at George (GRJ). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stellenbosch and Wilderness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Airlink fly between Stellenbosch and Wilderness. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Stellenbosch to Wilderness typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) 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 Stellenbosch and Wilderness. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stellenbosch to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,945 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stellenbosch and Wilderness

Transport options from Stellenbosch to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
ZAR 2,945($170)
on demand403km (250 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
ZAR 445($26)
once daily429km (266 miles)
Bus to Wilderness7hrs
ZAR 550($32)
once daily432km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
ZAR 1,010($59)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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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