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East London to Soweto

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11 h 36 min
943 km.
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Four ways to Travel from East London to Soweto

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Cheapest
By car (943 km)
11 h 36 min
943 km.
from $51
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Rideshare
11 h 36 min
943 km.
from $12.30
Bus, Train
17 h 6 min
750 km.
from $44.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from East London to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$217.39
Plane from East London to Lanseria
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$141.30

CemAir

Website:
flycemair.co.za/
Plane from East London to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from East London to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$195.65

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Vilamora Tours

Phone:
087 153 3388
Email:
Website:
vila-mora.co.za/
Bus from East London Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

InterCape

Phone:
+27 (0)21 380 4400
Email:
Website:
intercape.co.za
Bus from East London to Pretoria
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.91–$52.17

Train operators

Gautrain

Phone:
+27 80 042 8872
Email:
Website:
gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Park
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29–$5.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Soweto?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Soweto is to bus which costs $25 - $45.65 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Soweto?

The fastest way to get from East London to Soweto is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between East London and Soweto?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Soweto. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Lakeview via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from East London to Soweto?

The distance between East London and Soweto is 828 km. The road distance is 943.8 km.

How do I travel from East London to Soweto without a car?

The best way to get from East London to Soweto without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $25 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from East London to Soweto?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from East London to Soweto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Soweto bus from?

East London to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Soweto?

The best way to get from East London to Soweto is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45.65 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the East London to Soweto bus arrive?

East London to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to Soweto?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Soweto is 944 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from East London to Soweto.

Which airlines fly from East London Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport Airport?

CemAir, Airlink and Safair offer flights from East London Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Soweto?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Soweto. Prices start at $37.38 per night.
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