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How to get fromMelbourne to Pretoriaby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Pretoria by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MEL - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Pretoriataxi taxi
    19h 25m
    R 10,619–19,319

  2. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane MEL - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Pretoriacar car
    25h 53m
    R 11,069–27,519

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,391.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Pretoria, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Pretoria. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Pretoria. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Pretoria.

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