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How to get fromEast London to Franschhoekby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from East London to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ELS - CPT
    2. Take the taxi from Capetown-Airport-CPT to Franschhoektaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    R 1,382–3,065

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East London to Cape Townbus bus
    2. Take the train from Capetown to Paarltrain train Northern
    19h 27m
    R 658–1,070

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from East London to Somerset Westbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Somerset West to Franschhoektaxi taxi
    16h 21m
    R 890–1,170

  4. Drive 985.7 km

    1. Drive from East London to Franschhoekcar car 985.7 km
    10h 43m
    R 2,224–3,212

East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,085Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from East London to Franschhoek.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 932.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Franschhoek, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from East London to Franschhoek. However, you can take the taxi to East London (ELS) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Franschhoek. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Somerset West then take the taxi to Franschhoek.

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