What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Vaal River?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Vaal River is to bus and taxi via Hopetown which costs R 1 200 - R 1 500 and takes 13h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Vaal River?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Vaal River is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs R 2 700 - R 4 900.

How far is it from Cape Town to Vaal River?

The distance between Cape Town and Vaal River is 966 km. The road distance is 924.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cape Town to Vaal River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 7m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 600.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Vaal River?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cape Town to Vaal River, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Vaal River?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Vaal River is 925 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Cape Town to Vaal River.

Where can I stay near Vaal River?

There are seven+ hotels available in Vaal River.

Cape Town to Vaal River - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Vaal River by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kimberley (KIM)plane CPT - KIM
2. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Vaal Rivertaxi
4h 2m
R 2,759–4,829
Bus, taxi via Hopetown (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Hopetownbus
2. Take the taxi from Hopetown to Vaal Rivertaxi
13h 14m
R 1,214–1,498
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Caltex Oranjerus Garagebus
2. Take the taxi from Caltex Oranjerus Garage to Vaal Rivertaxi
12h 7m
R 1,227–1,509
Drive 924.6 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Vaal Rivercar 924.6 km
11h 36m
R 2,086–3,013
Drive via Bellville 904.2 km
1. Drive from Bellville to Vaal Rivercar 904.2 km
12h 8m
R 2,059–3,062

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

R 1,862Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Vaal River.

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Distance: 965.6 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Vaal River. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Kimberley (KIM), then take the taxi to Vaal River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Caltex Oranjerus Garage then take the taxi to Vaal River.

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