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How to get fromJohanneburg to Cape Townby plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JNB - CPT
    2h 48m
    R 1,598–3,189

  2. Bus via Cape Town

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus bus
    18h 8m
    R 420–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    17h 21m
    R 550–1,200

  4. Car train

    1. Take the cartrain from Park Station to Cape Towncartrain train
    41h 20m
    R 430–720

  5. Drive 1,397 km

    1. Drive from Johanneburg to Cape Towncar car 1,397 km
    13h 33m
    R 3,142–4,539

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train North-South
    2. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Old Marine Drbus bus
    22h 53m
    R 680–1,400

Johanneburg to Cape Town by foot and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
TicketR 550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

South African Airways, Safair, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 550–1,200 and the journey takes 17h 15m. Greyhound ZA also services this route 3 times a day.

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