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

The cheapest way to get from Gaborone to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs R 650 - R 1 300 and takes 23h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gaborone to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs R 3 700 - R 5 500.

Is there a direct bus between Gaborone and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaborone to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

How far is it from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The distance between Gaborone and Cape Town is 1296 km. The road distance is 1463.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gaborone to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 22h 40m and costs R 800 - R 1 900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Gaborone to Cape Town, including transfers.

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

Gaborone to Cape Town bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Gaborone to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs R 3 700 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 900 and takes 22h 40m.

Where does the Gaborone to Cape Town bus arrive?

Gaborone to Cape Town bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Gaborone to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaborone to Cape Town is 1464 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Gaborone to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7854+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Gaborone to Cape Town - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaborone to Cape Town by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane GBE - CPT
2h 33m
R 3,775–5,120
Bus via Cape Town
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
23h 33m
R 693–1,270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
22h 40m
R 823–1,820
Drive 1,463.5 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Cape Towncar 1,463.5 km
18h 23m
R 3,320–4,795
Drive via Bellville 1,443 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Bellvillecar 1,443 km
18h 55m
R 3,332–4,790

Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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Distance: 1,296.4 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Air Botswana, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Cape Town Stn via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 22h 40m.

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