There are 5 ways to get from Welkom to Francistown by car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly to Francistown Airport
best- Drive from Welkom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane JNB - FRW
6h 7m$288–451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
12h 31m$49–63Drive 889.4 km
- Drive from Welkom to Francistowncar 889.4 km
11h 51m$144–207Drive, fly to Bulawayo
- Drive from Welkom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane JNB - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
6h 48m$260–395Bus via Johannesburg
- Take the bus from Welkom to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
13h 17m$49–60
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welkom to Francistown is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Welkom to Francistown is to drive and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $280 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Welkom to Francistown. However, there are services departing from Biuten St and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank via Park Station and Newtown Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
The distance between Welkom and Francistown is 841 km. The road distance is 889.4 km.
The best way to get from Welkom to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Welkom to Francistown, including transfers.
Welkom to Francistown bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Biuten St station.
Welkom to Francistown bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welkom to Francistown is 889 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Welkom to Francistown.
There are 34+ hotels available in Francistown.
What companies run services between Welkom, South Africa and Francistown, Botswana?
You can take a bus from Biuten St to Francistown Bus Rank via Park Station, Chancellor House, and Newtown Bus Terminus in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Francistown Airport via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Biuten St to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $13–18
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- [email protected]
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
Bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- khandaexpress
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Welkom to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- City to City
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