There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Kopfontein by bus, taxi, car train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Aliwal Northbus 17210
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Kopfonteintaxi
10h 41mR 1,013–1,407Car train
cheapest- Take the car train from Johannesburg Park to Burgersdorpcartrain 74013
13h 7mR 319–508Drive 662.6 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Kopfonteincar 662.6 km
7h 33mR 1,500–2,166Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane JNB - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Kopfonteintaxi
6h 55mR 2,255–4,133Bus, taxi via Welkom
- Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus
- Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Kopfonteintaxi
10h 50mR 1,443–1,926Fly to Maseru, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maseru (MSU)plane JNB - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Kopfonteincar
5h 57mR 3,825–5,693Fly to East London, bus, taxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
- Take the bus from East London Stn to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Kopfonteintaxi
9h 31mR 2,425–4,618Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
- Take the bus from Umtata UltraCity to Jamestownbus
- Take the taxi from Jamestown to Kopfonteintaxi
11h 27mR 3,845–6,293
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Kopfontein is to car train which costs R 310 - R 550 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Kopfontein is to fly and drive which takes 5h 57m and costs R 3 800 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct train from Johannesburg to Kopfontein. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg Park and arriving at Burgersdorp via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Kopfontein is 667 km. The road distance is 662.6 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Kopfontein without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 41m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Johannesburg to Kopfontein, including transfers.
Johannesburg to Kopfontein train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Johannesburg Park station.
Johannesburg to Kopfontein train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Burgersdorp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Kopfontein is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Johannesburg to Kopfontein.
There are 11+ hotels available in Kopfontein.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kopfontein, South Africa?
Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Johannesburg Park to Burgersdorp once a week. Tickets cost R 300–480 and the journey takes 12h 41m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 750–1,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London via Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,800
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Maseru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,900–4,400
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–6,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–4,200
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–4,900
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–5,500
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Johannesburg Park to Burgersdorp
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 300–480
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Tourist (Sleeper)
- R 480
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 300
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 460–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London Stn to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umtata UltraCity to Jamestown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Biuten St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 210–290
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- R 550–900
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