The distance between Midrand and Franschhoek is around 1,361km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Midrand to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, 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) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.
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Take the bus to Paarl.
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There are several options for getting from Midrand to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 855 ($50) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,135 ($185).
The distance between Midrand and Franschhoek is around 1,361km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,234km (767 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Midrand and Franschhoek by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Midrand to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,135 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 855 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Franschhoek. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Franschhoek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paarl. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.
Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Midrand and Franschhoek. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Midrand to Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Lanseria (HLA) 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 Midrand and Franschhoek. The distance is around 1,390km (864 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,735 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Capetown (CPT), Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ZAR 3,135($185) | every 20 mins | 1,361km (846 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 3h 35m | ZAR 3,735($220) | on demand | 1,369km (851 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 35m | ZAR 940($55) | twice daily | 1,450km (901 miles) |
Bus to Paarl | 19h 10m | ZAR 855($50) | every 20 mins | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | ZAR 3,325($195) | on demand | 1,390km (864 miles) |
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The following major airports near Franschhoek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.