There are 4 ways to get from Benoni to Francistown by plane, bus, or car
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 Francistown Airport
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane JNB - FRW
3h 27m$265–412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
10h 23m$38–57Drive 691.3 km
- Drive from Benoni to Francistowncar 691.3 km
8h 21m$97–140Fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane JNB - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
4h 8m$237–366
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benoni to Francistown is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Benoni to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $260 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Benoni to Francistown. However, there are services departing from Benoni and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank via Park Station and Newtown Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Benoni and Francistown is 581 km. The road distance is 691.3 km.
The best way to get from Benoni to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Benoni to Francistown, including transfers.
Benoni to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Newtown Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Benoni to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $260 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 10h 23m.
Benoni to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Francistown Bus Rank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benoni to Francistown is 691 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Benoni to Francistown.
What companies run services between Benoni, South Africa and Francistown, Botswana?
Air Botswana, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) twice daily. Alternatively, Khanda Express operates a bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank twice a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Francistown Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
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