How to travel from Cape Town to Langebaan, South Africa
The distance between Cape Town and Langebaan is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cape Town to Langebaan by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langebaan → Cape Town if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Abbotsdale then take a taxi to Langebaan.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costZAR 790($46)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Langebaan.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departson demand
- Typical costZAR 855($50)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cape Town to Langebaan by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 790 ($46) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 855 ($50).
The distance between Cape Town and Langebaan is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cape Town and Langebaan by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Langebaan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 855 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Cape Town and Langebaan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 790 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cape Town and Langebaan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Langebaan. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cape Town and Langebaan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Langebaan. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cape Town to Langebaan. We recommend that you take the train to Abbotsdale then take a taxi to Langebaan. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Langebaan is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Langebaan. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Langebaan. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cape Town to Langebaan is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 790 ($46).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cape Town and Langebaan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Taxi | 3h 30m | ZAR 790($46) | 6 times a week | 195km (121 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 25m | ZAR 855($50) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | ZAR 325($19) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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Airports near Langebaan
The following major airports near Langebaan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Langebaan
George Airport (GRJ)
- Distance
- 415km (258 miles) from Langebaan
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
- Distance
- 503km (312 miles) from Langebaan