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How to get fromCape Town to Cradle of Humankindby plane, bus, taxi, car train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Cradle of Humankind by plane, bus, taxi, car train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lanseria International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane plane CPT - HLA
    2h 51m
    R 1,709–3,479

  2. Car train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the cartrain from Cape Town to Potchefstroomcartrain train
    2. Drive from Potchefstroom to Cradle of Humankindcar car
    36h 49m
    R 690–1,070

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Park Station to Cradle of Humankindtaxi taxi
    17h 11m
    R 1,395–2,200

  4. Drive 1,427.5 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Cradle of Humankindcar car 1,427.5 km
    14h 14m
    R 3,239–4,678

  5. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CPT - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Cradle of Humankindtaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    R 2,409–4,229

  6. Bus, taxi via Randburg

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Beyers Naude & Princess Street to Cradle of Humankindtaxi taxi
    19h 59m
    R 1,087–1,470

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
TicketR 997Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,323.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Cradle of Humankind, South Africa?

Safair flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA) every 4 hours.

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