~4h 25mTotal estimate
~€61–184Rough fare per person
Bus to Johannesburg
Soweto → Johannesburg · about 40m · ~€1–4
Flight to East London
Johannesburg → East London · about ~1h 15m in the air · ~€60–180
Soweto → East London
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About the trip from Soweto to East London
Soweto (South Africa) and East London (South Africa) are 750 km (466 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Johannesburg: ~4h 25m door to door with 1 change, for ~€61–184 per person. Without flying, it takes ~13h by bus and train, via Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.
Step by step
- Bus from Soweto to Johannesburg: about 40m, 20 km, ~€1–4
- Flight from Johannesburg to East London: ~1h 15m in the air, 758 km, ~€60–180
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Johannesburg: ~4h 25m, 1 change, ~€61–184
- Bus + Train, via Johannesburg and Bloemfontein: ~13h, 2 changes, ~€31–104
Questions
How long does it take to get from Soweto to East London?
~4h 25m door to door by bus and flight, via Johannesburg, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Soweto to East London?
~€61–184 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 Soweto to East London without flying?
Yes: by bus and train, via Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, in ~13h, for ~€31–104.
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.