How to travel from Hermanus to Johannesburg, South Africa

The distance between Hermanus and Johannesburg is around 1,405km (873 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

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

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,340($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cape Town and then to Johannesburg.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,265($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Bellville then take the bus to Johannesburg.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,150($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Johannesburg.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,407km (875 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and Johannesburg

There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Johannesburg by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,150 ($67) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,340 ($195).

The distance between Hermanus and Johannesburg is around 1,405km (873 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,244km (773 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hermanus and Johannesburg by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Johannesburg is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,340 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,150 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hermanus 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 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hermanus and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hermanus to Johannesburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon, Cape Town and Capetown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.

Greyhound ZA, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, InterCape and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Hermanus and Johannesburg. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hermanus 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 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hermanus and Johannesburg. The distance is around 1,407km (875 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Johannesburg is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,340 ($195).

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Transport options from Hermanus to Johannesburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
ZAR 3,340($195)
every 20 mins1,405km (873 miles)
Taxi to Capetown (CPT), Fly4h 10m
ZAR 3,595($210)
every 20 mins1,411km (876 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 25m
ZAR 1,265($74)
once daily1,607km (998 miles)
Bus via Cape Town1 day 5h
ZAR 1,610($95)
once daily1,567km (974 miles)
Taxi and Bus
18h 20m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,531km (951 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
ZAR 3,375($195)
on demand1,407km (875 miles)

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Airports near Johannesburg

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

JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg
HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Johannesburg
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
319km (198 miles) from Johannesburg