How to travel from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay, South Africa

The distance between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay by taxi, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Mossel BayFranschhoek 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 George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,325($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,910($170)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Mossel Bay.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay

There are several options for getting from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay by taxi, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ZAR 2,910 ($170) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,325 ($195).

The distance between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Franschhoek and Mossel Bay by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,325 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 2,910 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franschhoek and Mossel Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Mossel Bay is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Mossel Bay. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Mossel Bay. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,325 ($195).

How do I get from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Franschhoek and Mossel Bay

Transport options from Franschhoek to Mossel Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
2h 10m
ZAR 3,325($195)
on demand457km (284 miles)
Taxi
3h 50m
ZAR 2,910($170)
on demand357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
ZAR 855($50)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airports near Mossel Bay

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Mossel Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Mossel Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Mossel Bay