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

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Pemba is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Pemba is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $440 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cape Town to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Cape Town Stn and arriving at Pemba via Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Cape Town to Pemba?

The distance between Cape Town and Pemba is 3236 km. The road distance is 3862.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cape Town to Pemba without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cape Town to Pemba, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Cape Town to Pemba?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Pemba is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $440 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Cape Town to Pemba bus arrive?

Cape Town to Pemba bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Pemba is 3862 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Cape Town to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane CPT - POL
6h 32m
$447–1,208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 5h
$172–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rovos Rail Lounge to Rovos Rail Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
4d 17h
Drive 3,862.4 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Pembacar 3,862.4 km
2d 1h
$539–779
Bus via Durban
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 14h
$180–402
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Cape Town to Potchefstroomcartrain
2. Drive from Potchefstroom to Pembacar
3d
$386–592

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$448Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,235.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Airlink and South African Airways fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pemba Airport (POL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Pemba via Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 2d 5h.

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