There are 4 ways to get from Gauteng to Francistown 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 to Francistown Airport
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane JNB - FRW
3h 1m$259–405Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
8h 30m$35–45Drive 697.2 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Francistowncar 697.2 km
8h 22m$98–141Fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane JNB - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
4h 6m$231–349
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gauteng to Francistown is to bus which costs $35 - $45 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gauteng to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $250 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newtown Bus Terminus and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Gauteng and Francistown is 576 km. The road distance is 697.2 km.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gauteng to Francistown, including transfers.
Gauteng to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Newtown Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Gauteng to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $250 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 8h 30m.
Gauteng to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Francistown Bus Rank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gauteng to Francistown is 697 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Gauteng to Francistown.
What companies run services between Gauteng, South Africa and Francistown, Botswana?
Air Botswana, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) once daily. Alternatively, Khanda Express operates a bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank twice a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Francistown Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
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