There are 4 ways to get from George to Welkom by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive
best- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane GRJ - JNB
- Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Welkomcar
4h 38mR 1,629–5,244Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Welkombus
12h 30mR 430–750Drive 909.9 km
- Drive from George to Welkomcar 909.9 km
11h 8mR 2,106–3,042Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane GRJ - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Biuten Stbus
4h 48mR 2,719–5,174
George to Welkom by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George to Welkom is to bus which costs R 430 - R 750 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from George to Welkom is to fly and drive which takes 4h 38m and costs R 1 600 - R 5 500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Marks Square and arriving at Welkom. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between George and Welkom is 1325 km. The road distance is 909.9 km.
The best way to get from George to Welkom without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs R 430 - R 750.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from George to Welkom, including transfers.
George to Welkom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from St Marks Square station.
George to Welkom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Welkom station.
Yes, the driving distance between George to Welkom is 910 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from George to Welkom.
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What companies run services between George, South Africa and Welkom, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from St Marks Square to Welkom once daily. Tickets cost R 430–750 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–3,400
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- R 2,400–4,100
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from George Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–7,500
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–8,500
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,000–8,500
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from George Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–4,800
Flights from George Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–6,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Welkom
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 430–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Biuten St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 130–240
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 130–240
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