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How to get fromPongola to Cape Townby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pongola to Cape Town by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pongola to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DUR - CPT
    6h 22m
    R 3,402–5,939

  2. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pongola to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JNB - CPT
    7h 54m
    R 2,127–4,154

  3. Drive 1,693.7 km

    1. Drive from Pongola to Cape Towncar car 1,693.7 km
    19h 14m
    R 3,821–5,519

  4. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pongola to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane RCB - CPT
    7h 37m
    R 4,766–7,851

  5. Drive to Maputo International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Pongola to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car car
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MPM - CPT
    6h 53m
    R 5,191–10,469

  6. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Pongola to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MQP - CPT
    8h 12m
    R 2,291–4,858

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,010Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Pongola to Cape Town. However, you can take the taxi to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can drive from Pongola to Cape Town in around 19h 14m.

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