How to travel from Midrand to Franschhoek, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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 to Capetown (CPT), Taxi

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,135($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paarl.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 940($55)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Franschhoek.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,390km (864 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Midrand and Franschhoek

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Midrand and Franschhoek

Transport options from Midrand to Franschhoek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Capetown (CPT), Taxi + 1 similar
3h 25m
ZAR 3,135($185)
every 20 mins1,361km (846 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 35m
ZAR 3,735($220)
on demand1,369km (851 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 35m
ZAR 940($55)
twice daily1,450km (901 miles)
Bus to Paarl19h 10m
ZAR 855($50)
every 20 mins1,408km (875 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
ZAR 3,325($195)
on demand1,390km (864 miles)

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Airports near Franschhoek

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Franschhoek
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
301km (187 miles) from Franschhoek
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
389km (241 miles) from Franschhoek