What is the cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred?

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 700 - R 2 400 and takes 31h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred?

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 47m and costs R 5 000 - R 14 000.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Port Alfred?

The distance between Bulawayo and Port Alfred is 1601 km. The road distance is 1887.7 km.

How do I travel from Bulawayo to Port Alfred without a car?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 31h 8m and costs R 1 700 - R 2 400.

How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Port Alfred?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Port Alfred is 1888 km. It takes approximately 20h 11m to drive from Bulawayo to Port Alfred.

Where can I stay near Port Alfred?

There are 159+ hotels available in Port Alfred.

Bulawayo to Port Alfred - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred by plane, taxi, car, car train, or bus

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Fly to East London, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS)plane BUQ - ELS
2. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
5h 47m
R 5,221–13,656
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
31h 8m
R 1,710–2,389
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Port Alfredcar
26h 22m
R 3,697–5,431
Drive 1,887.7 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Port Alfredcar 1,887.7 km
20h 11m
R 5,700–8,233
Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane BUQ - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
8h 34m
R 4,791–11,366
Bus, taxi via Bhisho
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to King William's Townbus
3. Take the bus from King William's Town to Peddiebus
4. Take the taxi from Peddie to Port Alfredtaxi
33h 9m
R 1,960–2,839

Bulawayo (BUQ) to East London (ELS) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

R 3,967Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bulawayo to Port Alfred.

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Distance: 1,600.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Port Alfred, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Bulawayo to Port Alfred. However, you can take the taxi to Bulawayo (BUQ) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to Port Alfred. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bulawayo to Port Alfred via Germiston and Molteno in around 26h 22m.

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