What is the cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown?

The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown is to car train and drive which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown?

The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 48m and costs R 3 100 - R 6 000.

How far is it from Johannesburg to Philipstown?

The distance between Johannesburg and Philipstown is 728 km. The road distance is 664.2 km.

How do I travel from Johannesburg to Philipstown without a car?

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 40m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 500.

How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Johannesburg to Philipstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Philipstown is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Johannesburg to Philipstown.

Where can I stay near Philipstown?

There are three+ hotels available in Philipstown.

Johannesburg to Philipstown - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown by plane, bus, taxi, car train, 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 Kimberley, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM)plane JNB - KIM
2. Take the bus from Tourist Info Center to Caltex Oranjerus Garagebus
3. Take the taxi from Caltex Oranjerus Garage to Philipstowntaxi
5h 48m
R 3,120–5,723
Car train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the cartrain from Johannesburg Park to Bloemfonteincartrain 74013
2. Drive from Bloemfontein to Philipstowncar
10h 45m
R 819–1,131
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus
2. Take the bus from Biuten St to Colesberg Ultra Citybus
3. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Philipstowntaxi
9h 40m
R 1,223–1,486
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Philipstowncar 664.2 km
7h 25m
R 1,492–2,155
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane JNB - BFN
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Colesberg Ultra Citybus
3. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Philipstowntaxi
6h 43m
R 2,115–4,233
Bus, taxi via Welkom
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Welkombus
2. Take the bus from Welkom to Colesbergbus
3. Take the taxi from Colesberg to Philipstowntaxi
11h 6m
R 1,168–1,499
Bus, taxi #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Jonannesburg to Colesberg Engen One Stopbus
2. Take the taxi from Colesberg Engen One Stop to Philipstowntaxi
12h 26m
R 1,237–1,564

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

31Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

R 1,618Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Johannesburg to Philipstown.

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Distance: 727.9 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Philipstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Philipstown. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kimberley (KIM), take the taxi to Tourist Info Center, take the bus to Caltex Oranjerus Garage, then take the taxi to Philipstown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Biuten St, take the bus to Colesberg Ultra City, then take the taxi to Philipstown.

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