Rome2Rio

How to get fromPretoria to Robben Islandby taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

Find Transport to Robben Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Pretoria to Robben Island by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane JNB - GRJ
    3. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    12h 30m
    R 3,119–6,547

  2. Bus, ferry via CapeTown Convention Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Cape Townbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    21h 59m
    R 1,120–2,177

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    20h 51m
    R 1,160–2,250

  4. Fly from Lanseria International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane HLA - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    13h 55m
    R 3,055–7,746

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Cape Townbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    24h 5m
    R 1,130–1,761

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
TicketR 964Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pretoria to Robben Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,562.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Robben Island. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), take the taxi to George Railway Stn, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pretoria to Murray's Bay via Park, Park Station, Cape Town Stn, CapeTown Convention Center, The Clock Tower, and Cape Town in around 20h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.