~5h 10mTotal estimate
~€100–310Rough fare per person
Flight to Johannesburg
East London → Johannesburg · about ~1h 15m in the air · ~€60–180
Flight to Pietermaritzburg
Johannesburg → Pietermaritzburg · about ~55m in the air · ~€40–130
East London → Pietermaritzburg
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About the trip from East London to Pietermaritzburg
East London (South Africa) and Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) are 445 km (277 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Johannesburg: ~5h 10m door to door with 1 change, for ~€100–310 per person. Without flying, it takes ~17h 45m by train, via Bloemfontein, Bethlehem and Durban.
Step by step
- Flight from East London to Johannesburg: ~1h 15m in the air, 758 km, ~€60–180
- Flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg: ~55m in the air, 444 km, ~€40–130
Every route we know
- Flight, via Johannesburg: ~5h 10m, 1 change, ~€100–310
- Train, via Bloemfontein, Bethlehem and Durban: ~17h 45m, 3 changes, ~€35–120
- Flight + Train, via Durban: ~6h 30m, 1 change, ~€44–145
Questions
How long does it take to get from East London to Pietermaritzburg?
~5h 10m door to door by flight, via Johannesburg, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from East London to Pietermaritzburg?
~€100–310 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from East London to Pietermaritzburg without flying?
Yes: by train, via Bloemfontein, Bethlehem and Durban, in ~17h 45m, for ~€35–120.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.