How to travel from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, South Africa

The distance between Cape Town and Hoedspruit is around 1,641km (1,019 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cape Town to Hoedspruit by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HoedspruitCape Town if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,185($360)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Distance1,848km (1,148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cape Town and Hoedspruit

There are several options for getting from Cape Town to Hoedspruit by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,185 ($360).

The distance between Cape Town and Hoedspruit is around 1,641km (1,019 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Cape Town and Hoedspruit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Hoedspruit is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,185 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Cape Town and Hoedspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cape Town and Hoedspruit. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cape Town and Hoedspruit. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cape Town to Hoedspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pretoria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA, Eagle Liner and InterCape run regular bus services between Cape Town and Hoedspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cape Town and Hoedspruit. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at Hoedspruit (HDS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Cape Town and Hoedspruit with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Airlink and CemAir fly between Cape Town and Hoedspruit. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Hoedspruit (HDS). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Hoedspruit (HDS).

The closest major airport to Hoedspruit is Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit. Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cape Town and Hoedspruit. The distance is around 1,848km (1,148 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cape Town to Hoedspruit is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,185 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cape Town and Hoedspruit

Transport options from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
ZAR 6,185($360)
every 20 mins1,641km (1,019 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
1 day 1h
ZAR 890($52)
once daily2,001km (1,244 miles)
Bus via Pretoria1 day 2h
ZAR 995($58)
once daily1,942km (1,207 miles)
Bus via Pretoria1 day 3h
ZAR 1,200($70)
once daily1,984km (1,233 miles)
Bus via Pretoria1 day 3h
ZAR 1,370($80)
once daily1,941km (1,206 miles)
Drive
19h 30m
ZAR 4,420($260)
on demand1,848km (1,148 miles)

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Airports near Hoedspruit

The following major airports near Hoedspruit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hoedspruit
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Hoedspruit