How to travel from George to Franschhoek, South Africa

The distance between George and Franschhoek is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from George to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, 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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Plane and Taxi

Fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,050($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Mossel Bay and then to Caledon then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,180($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Franschhoek.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance400km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George and Franschhoek

There are several options for getting from George to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 1,180 ($69) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,050 ($180).

The distance between George and Franschhoek is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from George and Franschhoek by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,050 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between George and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 1,180 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between George and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from George to Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Franschhoek is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Franschhoek. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 George and Franschhoek. The distance is around 400km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,050 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween George and Franschhoek

Transport options from George to Franschhoek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
1h 60m
ZAR 3,050($180)
on demand424km (264 miles)
Bus and Taxi
5h 5m
ZAR 1,180($69)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
ZAR 960($56)
on demand400km (249 miles)

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Airports near Franschhoek

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Franschhoek
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
301km (187 miles) from Franschhoek
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
389km (241 miles) from Franschhoek