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.
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 Hoedspruit → Franschhoek if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS).
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Take the bus to Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 3h 30m | ZAR 6,560($385) | on demand | 1,687km (1,048 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | ZAR 1,060($62) | once daily | 1,969km (1,224 miles) |
Bus via Pretoria | 1 day 2h | ZAR 1,370($80) | once daily | 1,954km (1,214 miles) |
Bus via Pretoria | 1 day 3h | ZAR 1,285($75) | once daily | 1,943km (1,207 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | ZAR 4,350($255) | on demand | 1,814km (1,127 miles) |
TransLux Express
Greyhound ZA
Eldo Coaches
Airlink
CemAir
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Hoedspruit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.