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.
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 Wilderness → Stellenbosch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ).
Airlink
Take the bus to Wilderness.
TransLux Express
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | ZAR 2,945($170) | on demand | 403km (250 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ZAR 445($26) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
Bus to Wilderness | 7hrs | ZAR 550($32) | once daily | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ZAR 1,010($59) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
TransLux Express
Greyhound ZA
Airlink
The following major airports near Wilderness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.