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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BNE - CPT
    21h 7m
    R 11,272–18,277

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane OOL - CPT
    25h 45m
    R 11,497–36,632

  3. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BNK - CPT
    30h 50m
    R 12,085–39,378

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane BNE - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    30h 14m
    R 11,892–36,738

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,696.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 7m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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