How to travel from Franschhoek to Midrand, South Africa

The distance between Franschhoek and Midrand is around 1,361km (845 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Franschhoek to Midrand 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,135($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

TransLux Express

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Midrand.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,391km (864 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franschhoek and Midrand

There are several options for getting from Franschhoek to Midrand by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,135 ($185).

The distance between Franschhoek and Midrand is around 1,361km (845 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,234km (767 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Franschhoek and Midrand by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Franschhoek to Midrand is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,135 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Franschhoek and Midrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Franschhoek and Midrand. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Franschhoek and Midrand. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Franschhoek to Midrand. 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 17h 50m.

TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Franschhoek and Midrand. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 50m 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 Midrand. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Midrand is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Midrand. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) 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 Midrand. The distance is around 1,391km (864 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franschhoek to Midrand is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,135 ($185).

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Transport options from Franschhoek to Midrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
ZAR 3,135($185)
every 20 mins1,361km (845 miles)
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), Fly3h 25m
ZAR 3,650($215)
on demand1,367km (849 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
17h 50m
ZAR 685($40)
once daily1,508km (937 miles)
Bus to Midrand18h 30m
ZAR 940($55)
twice daily1,437km (893 miles)
Bus to Midrand19h 10m
ZAR 855($50)
every 20 mins1,416km (880 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
ZAR 3,325($195)
on demand1,391km (864 miles)

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Airports near Midrand

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

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Midrand
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Midrand
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Midrand