How to travel from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit, South Africa

The distance between Franschhoek and Hoedspruit is around 1,687km (1,048 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit by taxi, 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 HoedspruitFranschhoek if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,560($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,060($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 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 15m
  • Distance1,814km (1,127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franschhoek and Hoedspruit

There are several options for getting from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,060 ($62) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,560 ($385).

The distance between Franschhoek and Hoedspruit is around 1,687km (1,048 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,563km (971 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Franschhoek and Hoedspruit by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,560 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Franschhoek and Hoedspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,060 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Franschhoek and Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

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

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

TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Franschhoek 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

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Franschhoek and Hoedspruit. The distance is around 1,814km (1,127 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,560 ($385).

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Transport options from Franschhoek to Hoedspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 30m
ZAR 6,560($385)
on demand1,687km (1,048 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
ZAR 1,060($62)
once daily1,969km (1,224 miles)
Bus via Pretoria1 day 2h
ZAR 1,370($80)
once daily1,954km (1,214 miles)
Bus via Pretoria1 day 3h
ZAR 1,285($75)
once daily1,943km (1,207 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
ZAR 4,350($255)
on demand1,814km (1,127 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