The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Plettenberg Bay 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.
👋 Also check out Franschhoek → Plettenberg Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) 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 Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ZAR 925 ($54) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,935 ($290).
The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,935 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 925 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,935 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 2h 15m | ZAR 4,935($290) | on demand | 509km (316 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 3h 30m | ZAR 3,445($200) | once daily | 519km (322 miles) |
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane and taxi | 5h 10m | ZAR 2,260($130) | once daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 6h 45m | ZAR 925($54) | once daily | 503km (312 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | ZAR 1,180($69) | on demand | 488km (303 miles) |
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The following major airports near Franschhoek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.