Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrisbane to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Cape Town

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BNE - CPT
    24h 3m
    R 10,424–20,538

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 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 31m
    R 13,211–36,576

  3. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane WTB - CPT
    39h 42m
    R 20,314–66,851

  4. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MCY - CPT
    30h 56m
    R 16,218–45,258

  5. Train, bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus bus
    4. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BNK - CPT
    35h 25m
    R 13,811–37,266

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CFS - CPT
    31h 3m
    R 13,747–45,356

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 4mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,091Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Cape Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,710.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 3m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides