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How to get fromRobben Island to Johannesburgby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Robben Island to Johannesburg by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Townferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    18h 25m
    R 1,075–2,125

  2. Ferry, bus via Bellville

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Townferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bellville to Johannesburgbus bus
    21h 1m
    R 943–1,593

  3. Ferry, bus, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Murray's Bay to Cape Townferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cape Town to George Railway Stnbus bus
    3. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane GRJ - JNB
    11h 52m
    R 2,400–5,500

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
TicketR 970Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,435.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Robben Island to Johannesburg. However, you can take the ferry to Cape Town, walk to The Clock Tower, take the bus to Long Street, walk to Cape Town Stn, then take the bus to Park Station. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Cape Town, walk to The Clock Tower, take the bus to CapeTown Convention Center, walk to Cape Town, take the bus to George Railway Stn, take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Johannesburg.

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