What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Grahamstown?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Grahamstown is to fly and bus which costs R 9 500 - R 34 000 and takes 28h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Grahamstown?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Grahamstown is to fly and bus which takes 23h 3m and costs R 10 000 - R 38 000.

How far is it from Sydney to Grahamstown?

The distance between Sydney and Grahamstown is 10713 km.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Grahamstown?

It takes approximately 24h 47m to get from Sydney to Grahamstown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Grahamstown?

Grahamstown is 9h behind Sydney. It is currently 5:00 AM in Sydney and 8:00 PM in Grahamstown.

Where can I stay near Grahamstown?

There are 73+ hotels available in Grahamstown.

Sydney to Grahamstown - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Grahamstown by plane or bus

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Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)SYD - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown
24h 47m
R 10,577–36,761
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)SYD - BFN
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown
28h 58m
R 9,692–33,921
Fly to East London, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to East London (ELS)SYD - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstown
23h 3m
R 10,747–37,941

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

11Weekly Planes

20h 26mAverage Duration

R 10,245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,713.4 km
Duration: 24h 47m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Grahamstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Grahamstown. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Grahamstown. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to East London (ELS), take the taxi to East London, then take the bus to Grahamstown.

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