What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town is to car train which costs R 350 - R 600 and takes 26h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Cape and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tourist Info Center and arriving at Cape Town Stn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Northern Cape and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kimberley and arriving at Cape Town. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

The distance between Northern Cape and Cape Town is 692 km. The road distance is 954.3 km.

How do I travel from Northern Cape to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs R 450 - R 850.

How long does it take to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Cape to Cape Town bus from?

Northern Cape to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Tourist Info Center station.

Where do I catch the Northern Cape to Cape Town train from?

Northern Cape to Cape Town train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Kimberley station.

Bus or fly from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 450 - R 850 and takes 12h.

Where does the Northern Cape to Cape Town bus arrive?

Northern Cape to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Cape Town Stn station.

Where does the Northern Cape to Cape Town train arrive?

Northern Cape to Cape Town train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Cape Town station.

Can I drive from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Cape to Cape Town is 954 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Northern Cape to Cape Town.

How do I get a bus ticket from Northern Cape to Cape Town?

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Where can I stay near Cape Town?

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Northern Cape to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Northern Cape to Cape Town by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, or car

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Fly from Upington
best
1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane UTN - CPT
1h 39m
R 3,453–8,180
Car train
cheapest
1. Take the car train from Kimberley to Cape Towncartrain
26h 10m
R 351–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tourist Info Center to Cape Town Stnbus
12h
R 450–850
Drive 954.3 km
1. Drive from Kimberley to Cape Towncar 954.3 km
11h 24m
R 2,156–3,113
Fly from Kimberley
1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane KIM - CPT
2h 2m
R 1,973–3,805
Bus via Ritchie (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Modderrivier to Cape Townbus
12h 45m
R 1,000–1,307

Northern Cape to Cape Town by bus

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R 450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.2 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Northern Cape, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Upington (UTN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Tourist Info Center to Cape Town Stn twice daily. Tickets cost R 450–850 and the journey takes 12h. Greyhound ZA also services this route once daily.

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