There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane JNB - CPT
2h 47mR 1,725–3,362Bus via Cape Town
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
18h 18mR 420–650Bus
- Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
17h 15mR 550–1,200Car train
- Take the cartrain from Park Station to Cape Towncartrain
41h 20mR 430–720Drive 1,394.6 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station)car 1,394.6 km
13h 31mR 3,105–4,485
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) is to bus via Cape Town which costs R 420 - R 650 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Station station and arriving at Cape Town Stn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Station station and arriving at Cape Town. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 41h 20m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town (Station) is 1313 km. The road distance is 1394.6 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs R 550 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station), including transfers.
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Park Station.
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Park Station.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 200 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Cape Town (Station), 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.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,500
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–9,000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–9,000
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–4,300
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–4,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–3,500
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–4,300
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Park Station to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 430–720
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 430
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- R 690
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 550–1,200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 850–1,200
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 600–850
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 420–650
- Website
- City to City
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More Questions & Answers
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Cape Town Stn station.
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Cape Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station) is 1395 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Station).
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