The distance between Franschhoek and Johannesburg is around 1,364km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Franschhoek to Johannesburg by taxi, 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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Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB).
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Take the bus to Johannesburg.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Franschhoek to Johannesburg by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 940 ($55) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,135 ($185).
The distance between Franschhoek and Johannesburg is around 1,364km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,212km (753 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Franschhoek and Johannesburg by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Franschhoek to Johannesburg is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,135 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Franschhoek and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 940 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Franschhoek and Johannesburg. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Franschhoek and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Franschhoek to Johannesburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Franschhoek and Johannesburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franschhoek to Johannesburg. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) 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 Johannesburg. The distance is around 1,364km (847 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franschhoek to Johannesburg is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,135 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ZAR 3,135($185) | every 20 mins | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), Fly | 3h 45m | ZAR 3,390($200) | every 20 mins | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | ZAR 940($55) | twice daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Drive | 13h 55m | ZAR 3,270($190) | on demand | 1,364km (847 miles) |
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The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.