How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek, South Africa

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth 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 FranschhoekPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,835($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Somerset West.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 875($51)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Franschhoek.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance718km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek

There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 875 ($51) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,835 ($105).

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,835 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 875 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Somerset West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Greyhound ZA, InterCape and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek. The distance is around 718km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,835 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Franschhoek

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Franschhoek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2h 20m
ZAR 1,835($105)
on demand716km (445 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
ZAR 875($51)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Bus via Cape Town13h 55m
ZAR 1,060($62)
twice daily843km (524 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
ZAR 1,730($100)
on demand718km (446 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