What is the cheapest way to get from Botswana to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs R 650 - R 1 400 and takes 23h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botswana to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs R 3 500 - R 4 900.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

How far is it from Botswana to Cape Town?

The distance between Botswana and Cape Town is 1296 km. The road distance is 1463.5 km.

How do I travel from Botswana to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Botswana to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 22h 40m and costs R 800 - R 1 900.

How long does it take to get from Botswana to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Botswana to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Cape Town bus from?

Botswana to Cape Town bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Botswana to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs R 3 500 - R 4 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 900 and takes 22h 40m.

Where does the Botswana to Cape Town bus arrive?

Botswana to Cape Town bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Botswana to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Cape Town is 1464 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Botswana to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Botswana to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Botswana to Cape Town by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane GBE - CPT
2h 33m
R 3,505–4,815
Bus via Cape Town
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
23h 33m
R 693–1,310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
22h 40m
R 823–1,860
Drive 1,463.5 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Cape Towncar 1,463.5 km
18h 23m
R 3,298–4,764
Fly from Maun Airport
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane MUB - CPT
2h 47m
R 5,275–7,527
Drive via Bellville 1,443 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Bellvillecar 1,443 km
18h 55m
R 3,310–4,759

Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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Distance: 1,295.6 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Botswana and Cape Town, South Africa?

Air Botswana, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Cape Town Stn via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 22h 40m.

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