The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Franschhoek by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Franschhoek → Jeffreys Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.
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Take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Franschhoek.
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There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Franschhoek by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 995 ($58) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,190 ($130).
The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Franschhoek is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,190 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 995 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeffreys Bay to Franschhoek. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jeffreys Bay and Franschhoek. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Franschhoek is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,190 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 3h 35m | ZAR 2,190($130) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Bus to Plettenberg Bay, plane and taxi | 4h 15m | ZAR 5,275($310) | once daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus to George, plane and taxi | 5h 30m | ZAR 3,495($205) | once daily | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 8h 45m | ZAR 995($58) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | ZAR 1,560($90) | on demand | 649km (403 miles) |
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The following major airports near Franschhoek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.