What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape is to car train which costs R 350 - R 600 and takes 26h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Northern Cape?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cape Town Stn and arriving at Tourist Info Center. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cape Town and Northern Cape?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cape Town and arriving at Kimberley. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

The distance between Cape Town and Northern Cape is 692 km. The road distance is 954.2 km.

How do I travel from Cape Town to Northern Cape without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs R 450 - R 850.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cape Town to Northern Cape bus from?

Cape Town to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Cape Town Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cape Town to Northern Cape train from?

Cape Town to Northern Cape train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Cape Town station.

Bus or fly from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 450 - R 850 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Cape Town to Northern Cape bus arrive?

Cape Town to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Tourist Info Center station.

Where does the Cape Town to Northern Cape train arrive?

Cape Town to Northern Cape train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Kimberley station.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Northern Cape is 954 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Cape Town to Northern Cape.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cape Town to Northern Cape?

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Where can I stay near Northern Cape?

There are 185+ hotels available in Northern Cape.

Cape Town to Northern Cape - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car train

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

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Fly to Upington
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington (UTN)plane CPT - UTN
1h 38m
R 3,449–8,184
Car train
cheapest
1. Take the car train from Cape Town to Kimberleycartrain
26h 10m
R 351–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Tourist Info Centerbus
11h 30m
R 450–850
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Kimberleycar 954.2 km
11h 23m
R 2,155–3,113
Fly to Kimberley
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kimberley (KIM)plane CPT - KIM
2h 2m
R 1,969–3,804
Bus via Ritchie (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Modderrivierbus
14h 20m
R 1,026–1,313

Cape Town to Northern Cape by bus

21Weekly Buses

11h 30mAverage Duration

R 450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.3 km
Duration: 1h 38m

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

Airlink flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington (UTN) once daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Cape Town Stn to Tourist Info Center twice daily. Tickets cost R 450–850 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Greyhound ZA also services this route once daily.

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