Cape Town to Pretoria

Cape Town to Pretoria

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Cape Town to Pretoria Schedule

Cape Town to Pretoria Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy #FA10605:45 - 07:45ZAR 1,709
South African Airways Economy #SA30807:45 - 09:45ZAR 2,114
FlySafair Economy #FA60709:10 - 11:20ZAR 2,035
CemAir Economy #5Z83911:15 - 13:15ZAR 1,916
FlySafair Economy #FA21113:00 - 15:10ZAR 3,209
FlySafair Economy #FA20314:45 - 16:55ZAR 2,526
CemAir Economy #5Z84316:30 - 18:30ZAR 3,298
Intercape Sleepliner 19:15 - 15:30ZAR 825
FlySafair Economy #FA20520:00 - 22:05ZAR 1,544

Transportation from Cape Town to Pretoria

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Pretoria

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day28
Distance1133 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, Big Sky Express, CemAir, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Hahn Air Technologies, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, South African Airways

How to get from Cape Town to Pretoria

Travelling between Cape Town and Pretoria is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 211.91 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 86.74.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Pretoria?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 23 hours to travel between Cape Town and Pretoria depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and Pretoria. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 22h 40m to reach Pretoria.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Pretoria?

Travelling between Cape Town and Pretoria can be as cheap as USD 86.74 if you opt for a CemAir flight and as expensive as USD 211.91 if you buy a Airlink flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and Pretoria ?

  • 28 from Cape Town to Pretoria starting from 06:00 Cape Town Airport until 21:15 Cape Town Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cape Town to Pretoria.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cape Town to Pretoria, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 86.72.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cape Town and Pretoria

Airlink, CemAir, Hahn Air Technologies, South African Airways

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town to Pretoria overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cape Town and Pretoria

Big Sky Express, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town to Pretoria?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% decided to fly
  • 43% opted for a bus