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Four ways to Travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Composite routes from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cheapest
13 h 18 min
Car
1397 km.
from $76
Other
13 h 18 min
Rideshare
1397 km.
from $18.22
23 h 15 min
Train, Bus
1262 km.
from $73.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Website:
singaporeair.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.34–$549.90

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.11–$383.65

South African Airways

Website:
flysaa.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.34–$549.90

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$191.83

CemAir

Website:
flycemair.co.za/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$255.77

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$281.34

Global Aviation

Website:
g-airways.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.11–$383.65

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$61.38

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Email:
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.30–$76.73

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.58–$35.81
Bus from Johannesburg to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$35.81

InterCape

Phone:
+27 (0)21 380 4400
Email:
Website:
intercape.co.za
Bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Old
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.25–$89.52

Train operators

Gautrain

Phone:
+27 80 042 8872
Email:
Website:
gautrain.co.za
Train from Park to Pretoria
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.97–$6.22

Shosholoza Meyl

Phone:
011 013 0231
Email:
Website:
res.prasa.com/shosholozameyl/Booking
Train from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
41h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$26.71–$46.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to car train which costs $21.74 - $39.13 and takes 41h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Station station and arriving at Cape Town Stn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Station station and arriving at Cape Town. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1313 km. The road distance is 1398.2 km.

How do I travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $20.65 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johannesburg to Cape Town bus from?

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Park Station.

Where do I catch the Johannesburg to Cape Town train from?

Johannesburg to Cape Town train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Park Station.

Bus or fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $65.22 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Johannesburg to Cape Town bus arrive?

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Cape Town Stn station.

Where does the Johannesburg to Cape Town train arrive?

Johannesburg to Cape Town train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Cape Town station.

Can I drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Cape Town is 1398 km. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5891+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $44.85 per night.
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