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.
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 Elizabeth → Wilderness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
Safair
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Port Elizabeth.
Greyhound ZA
+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4hrs | ZAR 3,530($205) | on demand | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | ZAR 395($23) | twice daily | 322km (200 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ZAR 755($44) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
Safair
CemAir
Airlink
Greyhound ZA
TransLux Express
The following major airports near Port Elizabeth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.