How to travel from Umdloti to Hoedspruit, South Africa

The distance between Umdloti and Hoedspruit is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Umdloti to Hoedspruit by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HoedspruitUmdloti if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Durban (DUR) to Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,365($255)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Midrand and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umdloti and Hoedspruit

There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Hoedspruit by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,365 ($255).

The distance between Umdloti and Hoedspruit is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Umdloti and Hoedspruit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Hoedspruit is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,365 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Hoedspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Umdloti and Hoedspruit. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Hoedspruit. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Hoedspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Midrand. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Hoedspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Umdloti and Hoedspruit. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at Hoedspruit (HDS) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Umdloti to Hoedspruit. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Umdloti to Hoedspruit typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and and arrive into Hoedspruit (HDS).

The closest major airport to Hoedspruit is Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit. Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) 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 Umdloti and Hoedspruit. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umdloti to Hoedspruit is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,365 ($255).

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Transport options from Umdloti to Hoedspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
ZAR 4,365($255)
on demand848km (527 miles)
Plane and Taxi5h 20m
ZAR 14,355($840)
once daily674km (419 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 40m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus via Pretoria20h 45m
ZAR 1,130($66)
once daily1,390km (864 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
ZAR 1,865($110)
on demand782km (486 miles)

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Airports near Hoedspruit

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

HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hoedspruit
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Hoedspruit