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How to get fromWellington to Cape Town (Station)by plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Cape Town (Station) by plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Wellington to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane WLG - CPT
    26h 28m
    R 11,177–36,234

  2. Car ferry to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BHE - CPT
    35h 18m
    R 21,327–51,357

  3. Fly Wellington to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane WLG - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    37h 5m
    R 12,652–39,844

  4. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PPQ - CPT
    39h 15m
    R 12,220–41,121

Wellington (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration26h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Cape Town (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,321.9 km
  • Duration: 26h 28m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Cape Town (Station), South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 5 times a week.

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