There are 4 ways to get from Francistown to Sandton by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Francistown Airport
best- Fly from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane FRW - JNB
3h 17mR 4,567–7,295Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Newtown Bus Terminusbus
10h 32mR 923–1,097Drive 687.8 km
- Drive from Francistown to Sandtoncar 687.8 km
8h 15mR 1,851–2,674Drive to Bulawayo, fly
- Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car
- Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane BUQ - JNB
4h 19mR 4,222–6,006
Francistown Airport (FRW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Francistown to Sandton is to bus which costs R 900 - R 1 100 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Francistown to Sandton is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs R 4 500 - R 7 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Francistown to Sandton. However, there are services departing from Francistown Bus Rank and arriving at Melrose Arch via Miriam Makeba St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Francistown and Sandton is 586 km. The road distance is 687.8 km.
The best way to get from Francistown to Sandton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs R 900 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Francistown to Sandton, including transfers.
Francistown to Sandton bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Francistown Bus Rank station.
The best way to get from Francistown to Sandton is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs R 4 500 - R 7 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 900 - R 1 100 and takes 10h 32m.
Francistown to Sandton bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Terminus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Francistown to Sandton is 688 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Francistown to Sandton.
What companies run services between Francistown, Botswana and Sandton, South Africa?
Air Botswana flies from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Khanda Express operates a bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Newtown Bus Terminus twice a week. Tickets cost R 600–700 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,100–4,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,200–12,000
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Francistown Airport to Johannesburg International Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–5,500
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Newtown Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 600–700
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
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