How to travel from Hoedspruit to Midrand, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Midrand is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Midrand by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MidrandHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Midrand.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,110($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 480($28)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Midrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Midrand

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Midrand by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 480 ($28) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,110 ($240).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Midrand is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Hoedspruit and Midrand by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Midrand is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,110 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Midrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 480 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Midrand. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Midrand. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Midrand. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Midrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pretoria and Pretoria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Midrand. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hoedspruit to Midrand. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) then take the train to Midrand. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Hoedspruit and Midrand. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Midrand is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,110 ($240).

How do I get from Hoedspruit to Midrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and Midrand

Transport options from Hoedspruit to Midrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
1h 40m
ZAR 4,110($240)
every 20 mins382km (237 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 25m
ZAR 1,370($80)
every 20 mins480km (298 miles)
Taxi to Sabi Sand Reserve (ASS), Fly3h 55m
ZAR 3,425($200)
every 20 mins497km (309 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
ZAR 480($28)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
ZAR 1,080($63)
on demand450km (280 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