How to travel from Cape Town to Southbroom, South Africa

The distance between Cape Town and Southbroom is around 1,488km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cape Town to Southbroom by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,780($395)
Operated by

Global Aviation

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3 similiar routes

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Bus via Durban

Take the bus to Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,200($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southbroom.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,755km (1,091 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cape Town and Southbroom

There are several options for getting from Cape Town to Southbroom by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 940 ($55) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,780 ($395).

The distance between Cape Town and Southbroom is around 1,488km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,166km (724 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Cape Town and Southbroom by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Southbroom is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,780 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Cape Town and Southbroom, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 940 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cape Town and Southbroom. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cape Town and Southbroom. It typically takes around 24h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cape Town to Southbroom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portshepstone. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 55m.

TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Margate Coaches run regular bus services between Cape Town and Southbroom. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cape Town and Southbroom. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Cape Town to Southbroom. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cape Town to Southbroom typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Southbroom is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Southbroom. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Southbroom. The distance is around 1,755km (1,091 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cape Town to Southbroom is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,225 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cape Town and Southbroom

Transport options from Cape Town to Southbroom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 15m
ZAR 6,780($395)
every 20 mins1,866km (1,159 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 20m
ZAR 2,225($130)
6 times a week1,488km (924 miles)
Fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), bus6h 45m
ZAR 6,780($395)
6 times a week1,975km (1,227 miles)
Fly to Umtata (UTT), Bus8h 50m
ZAR 6,370($370)
once daily2,262km (1,406 miles)
Bus via Durban + 1 similar
24h 45m
ZAR 1,200($70)
6 times a week1,965km (1,221 miles)
Bus24h 55m
ZAR 940($55)
once daily1,670km (1,038 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
ZAR 4,195($245)
on demand1,755km (1,091 miles)

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Airports near Southbroom

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Southbroom
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Southbroom
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Southbroom