What is the cheapest way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

The cheapest way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape is to drive and car train which costs R 650 - R 800 and takes 23h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

The fastest way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Western Cape and Northern Cape?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cape Town Stn and arriving at Tourist Info Center. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

The distance between Western Cape and Northern Cape is 683 km. The road distance is 954.2 km.

How do I travel from Western Cape to Northern Cape without a car?

The best way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs R 450 - R 850.

How long does it take to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Western Cape to Northern Cape bus from?

Western Cape to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Cape Town Stn station.

Bus or fly from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

The best way to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs R 3 400 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 450 - R 850 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Western Cape to Northern Cape bus arrive?

Western Cape to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Tourist Info Center station.

Can I drive from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

Yes, the driving distance between Western Cape to Northern Cape is 954 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Western Cape to Northern Cape.

How do I get a bus ticket from Western Cape to Northern Cape?

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Where can I stay near Northern Cape?

There are 185+ hotels available in Northern Cape.

Western Cape to Northern Cape - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Western Cape to Northern Cape by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly Cape Town International Airport to Upington
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington (UTN)plane CPT - UTN
1h 34m
R 3,402–8,129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Tourist Info Centerbus
11h 30m
R 450–850
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cape Town to Worcestercar
2. Take the car train from Worcester to Kimberleycartrain
23h 14m
R 648–788
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Kimberleycar 954.2 km
11h 23m
R 2,155–3,113
Fly Cape Town International Airport to Kimberley
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kimberley (KIM)plane CPT - KIM
1h 58m
R 1,922–3,749
Fly George Airport to Upington
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Upington (UTN)plane GRJ - UTN
5h 22m
R 2,519–6,149
Fly George Airport to Kimberley
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Kimberley (KIM)plane GRJ - KIM
3h 50m
R 1,639–4,069
Bus via Ritchie (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Modderrivierbus
14h 20m
R 1,026–1,313

Western Cape to Northern Cape by bus

21Weekly Buses

11h 30mAverage Duration

R 450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.1 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Western Cape, South Africa and Northern Cape, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington (UTN) once daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Cape Town Stn to Tourist Info Center twice daily. Tickets cost R 450–850 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Greyhound ZA also services this route once daily.

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