How to travel from Umdloti to Wilderness, South Africa

The distance between Umdloti and Wilderness is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Umdloti 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 WildernessUmdloti if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,030($175)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to Mthatha and then to Wilderness.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,150($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,241km (771 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umdloti and Wilderness

There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Wilderness by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,150 ($67) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,030 ($175).

The distance between Umdloti and Wilderness is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 939km (583 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Umdloti and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,030 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,150 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Umdloti and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Wilderness. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Wilderness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Mthatha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Umdloti and Wilderness. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Umdloti to Wilderness. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Umdloti to Wilderness typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Durban (DUR) 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 Umdloti and Wilderness. The distance is around 1,241km (771 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umdloti to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,030 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umdloti and Wilderness

Transport options from Umdloti to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
ZAR 3,030($175)
on demand1,554km (966 miles)
Bus
17h 35m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,320km (820 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
ZAR 2,980($175)
on demand1,241km (771 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