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

The cheapest way to get from Francistown to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs R 1 000 - R 1 400 and takes 27h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Francistown to Cape Town is to drive and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs R 5 500 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Francistown and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Francistown to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Francistown Bus Rank and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Westgate and Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.

How far is it from Francistown to Cape Town?

The distance between Francistown and Cape Town is 2074 km. The road distance is 1898.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Francistown to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 27h 6m and costs R 1 100 - R 2 000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Francistown to Cape Town, including transfers.

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

Francistown to Cape Town bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Francistown Bus Rank station.

Bus or fly from Francistown to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Francistown to Cape Town is to bus which takes 27h 6m and costs R 1 100 - R 2 000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 5 000 - R 14 000 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Francistown to Cape Town bus arrive?

Francistown to Cape Town bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Terminus station.

Can I drive from Francistown to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Francistown to Cape Town is 1899 km. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Francistown to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7678+ hotels available in Cape Town.

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

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

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Drive to Bulawayo, fly
best
1. Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car
2. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane BUQ - CPT
7h 26m
R 5,545–8,047
Bus via Cape Town
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Newtown Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
27h 59m
R 1,032–1,359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Newtown Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
27h 6m
R 1,162–1,909
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Francistown to Klerksdorpcar
2. Take the car train from Klerksdorp to Cape Towncartrain
43h 22m
R 2,134–3,161
Drive 1,898.7 km
1. Drive from Francistown to Cape Towncar 1,898.7 km
23h 12m
R 4,287–6,192
Fly from Francistown Airport
1. Fly from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane FRW - CPT
8h 14m
R 5,017–13,374

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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5h 35mAverage Duration

R 2,989Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,073.8 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Cape Town Stn via Newtown Bus Terminus, Westgate, and Park Station in around 27h 6m. Alternatively, Air Botswana and Airlink fly from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once a week.

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