There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Howick by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Pietermaritzburg
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane CPT - PZB
4h 42mR 3,874–7,570Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cape Town to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
29h 35mR 823–2,042Bus via Kokstad
- Take the bus from Cape Town to Kokstadbus
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Pietermaritzburgbus
26h 35mR 1,198–1,680Drive 1,535.5 km
- Drive from Cape Town to Howickcar 1,535.5 km
15h 54mR 3,542–5,117Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane CPT - DUR
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
5h 53mR 1,699–4,360Drive via Bellville 1,515 km
- Drive from Bellville to Howickcar 1,515 km
16h 26mR 3,459–5,562
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Howick is to bus which costs R 800 - R 2 100 and takes 29h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Howick is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs R 3 800 - R 8 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Town to Howick. However, there are services departing from Cape Town and arriving at Pietermaritzburg via Kokstad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
The distance between Cape Town and Howick is 1262 km. The road distance is 1535.5 km.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Howick without a car is to bus via Kokstad which takes 26h 35m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 700.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cape Town to Howick, including transfers.
Cape Town to Howick bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Cape Town station.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Howick is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs R 3 800 - R 8 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kokstad, which costs R 1 200 - R 1 700 and takes 26h 35m.
Cape Town to Howick bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Kokstad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Howick is 1535 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Cape Town to Howick.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Howick, South Africa?
Airlink and Air Botswana fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town to Howick via Kokstad and Pietermaritzburg in around 26h 35m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,900
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Cape Town to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–900
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–900
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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