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How to get fromPretoria to Cape Townby taxi, plane, bus, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Pretoria to Cape Town by taxi, plane, bus, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JNB - CPT
    3h 2m
    R 2,050–3,822

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Old Marine Drbus bus
    21h
    R 420–1,300

  3. Bus via Midrand

    1. Take the bus from Midrand to Bellvillebus bus
    19h 50m
    R 1,239–2,341

  4. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Pretoria to Potchefstroomcar car
    2. Take the car train from Potchefstroom to Cape Towncartrain train
    37h 6m
    R 819–1,262

  5. Drive 1,452.3 km

    1. Drive from Pretoria to Cape Towncar car 1,452.3 km
    14h 7m
    R 3,280–4,738

  6. Fly from Lanseria International Airport

    1. Fly from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HLA - CPT
    4h 17m
    R 1,960–4,086

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Rovos Rail Station to Rovos Rail Loungetrain train
    3d 5h

Pretoria to Cape Town by bus

Calendar105Weekly Buses
Duration21hAverage Duration
TicketR 420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,341 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

Tamuka Coaches operates a bus from Midrand to Bellville 6 times a week. Tickets cost R 1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 17h. Alternatively, Safair flies from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 3 hours.

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