The distance between Wilderness and Franschhoek is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wilderness 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 → Wilderness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from George (GRJ) 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 Wilderness 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 910 ($53) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,170 ($185).
The distance between Wilderness and Franschhoek is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Wilderness and Franschhoek by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wilderness to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,170 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Wilderness and Franschhoek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 910 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wilderness and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wilderness and Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wilderness to Franschhoek. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Capetown (CPT) then take a taxi to Franschhoek. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Wilderness and Franschhoek. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wilderness to Franschhoek is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,170 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi | 2h 10m | ZAR 3,170($185) | on demand | 438km (272 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 5h 35m | ZAR 910($53) | once daily | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ZAR 995($58) | on demand | 409km (254 miles) |
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The following major airports near Franschhoek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.