How do I get from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The fastest way by far to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg is to fly. Several airlines fly this popular route, including South Africa’s national carrier (South African Airways) and domestic airlines like Kulula, Safair, and Mango.
How long is a train ride from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
about 26 hours
It runs once a week in each direction between Cape Town and Johannesburg (departing Cape Town on Tuesdays and Johannesburg on Thursdays), and takes about 26 hours.
Are trains operating from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Capetown and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.
How much does it cost to drive from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The drive between Johannesburg, Cape Town, and back will cost roughly R5,000 in a fuel-efficient sedan for tolls, petrol and SARS’s maintenance calculation. Using the SARS rate, however, puts the same journey at R10,000.
Does the Shosholoza train still run?
Here’s how much you will pay for long-distance trains. The Shosholoza Meyl, which has been dormant for most of the year, has returned to service as of 27 November 2020.
How much to put a car on the train from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
How much does it cost to put a car on a train from Cape Town to Johannesburg? The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to car train which costs R 340 – R 490 and takes 33h 5m.
How much is a bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
| Land trips from Cape Town to Johannesburg | |
|---|---|
| Intercape coach leaves 17h30 arrives 13h20 the next day | R620 |
| Greyhound coach leaves 18h30 arrives 13h25 the next day | R685 |
| Shosholoza Meyl tourist class leaves 10h00 arrives 12h16 the next day | R690 |
| Baz Bus (7 day pass) | R2 180 |