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How to get fromJohannesburg to Robben Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Robben Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    19h 20m
    R 1,120–2,123

  2. Bus, ferry via Bellville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bellvillebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    20h 41m
    R 950–1,593

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane JNB - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    12h 15m
    R 2,425–5,508

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 970Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,433.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 20m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Robben Island. However, you can take the bus to Cape Town Stn, walk to Long Street, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay.

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