How to travel from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The distance between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from George (GRJ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,530($205)
Operated by

Safair

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 395($23)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Port Elizabeth.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth

There are several options for getting from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 395 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 755 ($44).

The distance between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Wilderness and Port Elizabeth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 755 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 395 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you drive to Port Elizabeth. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wilderness and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Wilderness and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wilderness and Port Elizabeth. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and and arrive into Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. 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 Wilderness and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 395 ($23).

How do I get from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth

Compare travel optionsbetween Wilderness and Port Elizabeth

Transport options from Wilderness to Port Elizabeth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
ZAR 3,530($205)
on demand1,976km (1,228 miles)
Bus
4hrs
ZAR 395($23)
twice daily322km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
ZAR 755($44)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Port Elizabeth

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Port Elizabeth
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
648km (402 miles) from Port Elizabeth