There are 4 ways to get from Midrand to Francistown by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Francistown Airport
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane JNB - FRW
3h 15m$275–424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
10h 10m$39–49Drive 671.3 km
- Drive from Midrand to Francistowncar 671.3 km
8h 5m$94–136Fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane JNB - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
4h 21m$247–368
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Francistown is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $270 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Midrand station to Francistown. However, there are services departing from Park Station and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank via Newtown Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Midrand and Francistown is 589 km. The road distance is 671.3 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Midrand to Francistown, including transfers.
Midrand to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Newtown Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Midrand to Francistown is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $270 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 10h 10m.
Midrand to Francistown bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Francistown Bus Rank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Francistown is 671 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Midrand to Francistown.
What companies run services between Midrand, South Africa and Francistown, Botswana?
Air Botswana, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) once daily. Alternatively, Khanda Express operates a bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank twice a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Francistown Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- 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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