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How to get fromJohannesburg to Western Capeby plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Western Cape by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, or car

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  1. Fly to George Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane JNB - GRJ
    2h 25m
    R 1,400–3,838

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    17h 15m
    R 420–1,200

  3. Car train

    1. Take the cartrain from Park Station to Cape Towncartrain train
    41h 20m
    R 430–720

  4. Drive 1,395.9 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Cape Towncar car 1,395.9 km
    13h 32m
    R 3,140–4,535

  5. Fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JNB - CPT
    2h 43m
    R 1,535–3,118

Johannesburg to Western Cape by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR 420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Western Cape, South Africa?

Safair, Airlink, and CemAir fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ) every 4 hours. 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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