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

The cheapest way to get from Welkom to Port Alfred is to bus and taxi via Bloemfontein which costs R 1 100 - R 1 600 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welkom to Port Alfred is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 5h 43m and costs R 2 100 - R 6 000.

How far is it from Welkom to Port Alfred?

The distance between Welkom and Port Alfred is 1176 km. The road distance is 789.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Welkom to Port Alfred without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 29m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Welkom to Port Alfred, including transfers.

Can I drive from Welkom to Port Alfred?

Yes, the driving distance between Welkom to Port Alfred is 789 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Welkom to Port Alfred.

Where can I stay near Port Alfred?

There are 149+ hotels available in Port Alfred.

Welkom to Port Alfred - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Welkom to Port Alfred by car, plane, taxi, 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.

Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to East London, taxi
best
1. Drive from Welkom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
3. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
5h 43m
R 2,124–5,602
Bus, taxi via Bloemfontein
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Biuten St to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
11h 58m
R 1,171–1,587
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
11h 29m
R 1,252–1,637
Drive 789.1 km
1. Drive from Welkom to Port Alfredcar 789.1 km
10h 26m
R 1,775–2,563
Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly to East London, taxi
1. Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS)plane BFN - ELS
3. Take the taxi from East London (ELS) to Port Alfredtaxi
7h 54m
R 2,572–7,027
Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi
1. Drive from Welkom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane JNB - PLZ
3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
4. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
8h 20m
R 2,344–5,912
Bus, taxi via Welkom
1. Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Grahamstownbus
3. Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Port Alfredtaxi
12h 6m
R 1,507–1,928

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS) flights

53Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

R 688Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Welkom to Port Alfred.

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Distance: 1,175.9 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Welkom to Port Alfred. However, you can drive to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to Port Alfred. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Grahamstown, then take the taxi to Port Alfred.

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