There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Howick by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Pietermaritzburg
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane CPT - PZB
4h 42mR 3,874–6,070Bus
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 Bellville
- Take the bus from Bellville to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
29h 3mR 853–1,548Drive 1,535.5 km
- Drive from Cape Town to Howickcar 1,535.5 km
15h 54mR 3,510–5,070Fly 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 1,649–4,160Drive via Bellville 1,515 km
- Drive from Bellville to Howickcar 1,515 km
16h 26mR 3,459–5,062
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Questions & Answers
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 6 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Town to Howick. However, there are services departing from Bellville and arriving at Burger St via Durban Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
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 Bellville which takes 29h 3m and costs R 850 - R 1 600.
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 Bellville station.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Howick is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs R 3 800 - R 6 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bellville, which costs R 850 - R 1 600 and takes 29h 3m.
Cape Town to Howick bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Durban 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 train from Cape Town to Howick via Bellville, Bellville, Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Burger St in around 29h 3m.
- 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 900–2,700
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Bellville to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 600–900
- 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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