Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Cape Town to Johannesburg Schedule

Cape Town to Johannesburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy #FA10005:45 - 07:45ZAR 2,017
South African Airways Economy #SA30807:45 - 09:40ZAR 3,172
CemAir Economy #5Z83508:45 - 10:45ZAR 1,903
CemAir Economy #5Z84311:15 - 13:15ZAR 2,429
Intercity Xpress Luxury 13:30 - 07:45ZAR 611
Intercity Xpress Luxury 15:30 - 09:25ZAR 561
CemAir Economy #5Z85116:30 - 18:30ZAR 1,208
Nobles Luxury Coach 18:35 - 12:30ZAR 516
South African Airways Economy #SA37421:20 - 23:20ZAR 2,613

Transportation from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day27
Distance1407 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Big Sky Express, CemAir, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, FFGERTSE, FlySafair, Greyhound Premium, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, South African Airways, Wezwe Coaches

How to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg

When you want to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 71.46. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 22.03.

How far is Cape Town from Johannesburg?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Your trip will be a total of 875 miles (1407 km). The flying distance is 854 miles (1373 km).

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

The travel time from Cape Town to Johannesburg can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 22 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cost of the trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is FFGERTSE: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 22.03 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 71.46.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cape Town to Johannesburg:

  • Bus tickets - USD 22.02 to USD 71.47;
  • Plane tickets - USD 86.78 to USD 241.33;

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 10:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 27 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 86.78.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Hahn Air Technologies, South African Airways

Buses

Taking a bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Cape Town to Johannesburg

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 71% decided to go for a bus.
  • 29% users took a plane.