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How to get fromCape Town to Howickby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Howick by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pietermaritzburg

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane CPT - PZB
    4h 42m
    R 3,729–5,399

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    30h 35m
    R 823–2,042

  3. Bus via Bellville

    1. Take the bus from Bellville to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    28h 59m
    R 853–1,548

  4. Drive 1,535.5 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Howickcar car 1,535.5 km
    15h 54m
    R 3,502–5,059

  5. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane CPT - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    5h 53m
    R 1,654–4,089

  6. Drive via Bellville 1,515 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Howickcar car 1,515 km
    16h 26m
    R 3,459–5,062

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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 train from Cape Town to Howick via Bellville, Bellville, Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Burger St in around 28h 59m.

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