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How to get fromCape Town to Johannesburgby plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CPT - JNB
    2h 35m
    R 1,559–3,159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    16h 20m
    R 420–1,200

  3. Car train

    1. Take the cartrain from Cape Town to Park Stationcartrain train
    41h 20m
    R 430–720

  4. Drive 1,397.4 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Johannesburgcar car 1,397.4 km
    13h 30m
    R 3,123–4,511

  5. Fly to Lanseria International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane plane CPT - HLA
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    4h 32m
    R 2,006–4,054

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Marine Dr to Paul Kruger & Scheiding Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train North-South
    21h 55m
    R 715–1,357

Cape Town to Johannesburg by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,311.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa?

South African Airways, Safair, and five other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 550–1,200 and the journey takes 16h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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