How to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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 FranschhoekPlettenberg Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,935($290)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 925($54)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Franschhoek.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek

Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Franschhoek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 15m
ZAR 4,935($290)
on demand509km (316 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi3h 30m
ZAR 3,445($200)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane and taxi5h 10m
ZAR 2,260($130)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Bus and Taxi
6h 45m
ZAR 925($54)
once daily503km (312 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
ZAR 1,180($69)
on demand488km (303 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