There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lephalala by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Martin's Drift Border Postbus
5h 43mR 445–493Drive 442.2 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Lephalalacar 442.2 km
6h 3mR 1,001–1,446Fly, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane JNB - PTG
- Drive from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Lephalalacar
4h 43mR 2,665–4,893
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Lephalala is to bus which costs R 440 - R 500 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Lephalala is to fly and drive which takes 4h 43m and costs R 2 600 - R 4 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Johannesburg to Lephalala. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Terminus and arriving at Martin's Drift Border Post via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Lephalala is 445 km. The road distance is 442.2 km.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Johannesburg to Lephalala, including transfers.
Johannesburg to Lephalala bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Newtown Bus Terminus station.
Johannesburg to Lephalala bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Martin's Drift Border Post station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Lephalala is 442 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Johannesburg to Lephalala.
There are six+ hotels available in Lephalala.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lephalala, South Africa?
Khanda Express operates a bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Martin's Drift Border Post twice a week. Tickets cost R 420–470 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Gateway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,700
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Martin's Drift Border Post
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 420–470
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/khandaexpress
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