There are 5 ways to get from Limpopo to Francistown by car, plane, or bus
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Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Francistown Airport
best- Drive from Bela-Bela to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane JNB - FRW
4h 49m$264–416Drive 493.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Zebediela to Francistowncar 493.1 km
7h 5m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Mokopane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
14h 41m$78–99Fly Gateway International Airport to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane PTG - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
7h 3m$350–966Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Drive from Bela-Bela to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane JNB - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
5h 30m$236–370
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limpopo to Francistown is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Limpopo to Francistown is to drive and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $260 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Limpopo to Francistown. However, there are services departing from Mokopane and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank via Park Station and Newtown Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
The distance between Limpopo and Francistown is 712 km. The road distance is 493.1 km.
The best way to get from Limpopo to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Limpopo to Francistown, including transfers.
Limpopo to Francistown bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Mokopane station.
Limpopo to Francistown bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limpopo to Francistown is 493 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Limpopo to Francistown.
There are 33+ hotels available in Francistown.
What companies run services between Limpopo, South Africa and Francistown, Botswana?
You can take a vehicle from Zebediela to Francistown Bus Rank via Mokopane, Johannesburg, Park Station, Westgate, and Newtown Bus Terminus in around 14h 41m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Bulawayo via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Francistown Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Mokopane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
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