How to travel from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch, South Africa

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,930($170)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to Paarl.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 940($55)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Stellenbosch.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,370km (851 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Johannesburg and Stellenbosch

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Johannesburg and Stellenbosch

Transport options from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
ZAR 2,930($170)
every 20 mins1,332km (828 miles)
Fly to Capetown (CPT)3h 35m
ZAR 2,995($175)
every 20 mins1,338km (831 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
ZAR 940($55)
twice daily1,422km (884 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
ZAR 3,290($190)
on demand1,370km (851 miles)

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Airports near Stellenbosch

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Stellenbosch
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
411km (256 miles) from Stellenbosch