The distance between Wilderness and Pretoria is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wilderness to Pretoria by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pretoria → Wilderness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria.
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Take the bus to Port Elizabeth Station and then to Pretoria.
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Take the bus to Johannesburg then take the train to Pretoria.
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There are several options for getting from Wilderness to Pretoria by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,790 ($165).
The distance between Wilderness and Pretoria is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,064km (661 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Wilderness and Pretoria by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wilderness to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,790 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Wilderness and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wilderness and Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wilderness and Pretoria. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wilderness to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
TransLux Express and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Wilderness and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wilderness to Pretoria. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Pretoria. The distance is around 1,245km (773 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wilderness to Pretoria is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,790 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 50m | ZAR 2,790($165) | every 20 mins | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | ZAR 770($45) | once daily | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 40m | ZAR 875($51) | once daily | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Drive | 13h 10m | ZAR 2,980($175) | on demand | 1,245km (773 miles) |
Safair
CemAir
Airlink
Shosholoza Meyl
Greyhound ZA
TransLux Express
Eldo Coaches
The following major airports near Pretoria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.