The distance between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is around 1,332km (828 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch by 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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Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Capetown (CPT).
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Take the bus to Paarl.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 940 ($55) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,930 ($170).
The distance between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is around 1,332km (828 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,231km (765 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Johannesburg and Stellenbosch by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,930 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 940 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Safair, CemAir, FlexFlight ApS, South African Airways, Airlink, Global Aviation, Air Belgium, Singapore Airlines and Delta fly between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).
The closest major airport to Stellenbosch is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch. 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 Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. The distance is around 1,370km (851 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,930 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ZAR 2,930($170) | every 20 mins | 1,332km (828 miles) |
Fly to Capetown (CPT) | 3h 35m | ZAR 2,995($175) | every 20 mins | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Bus | 17h 30m | ZAR 940($55) | twice daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Drive | 13h 55m | ZAR 3,290($190) | on demand | 1,370km (851 miles) |
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CemAir
FlexFlight ApS
South African Airways
Airlink
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TransLux Express
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The following major airports near Stellenbosch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.