Shosholoza cheapest to CPT

13 May 2016 travel surveyed on 21st of Apr 2016 South Africa Travel Online

This week, we compared the prices of land travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the 13th of May 2016. The most affordable mode of travel was by train, with Shosholoza Meyls' economy class train at R440 per person for the one way trip. In a close second place, was coach travel with Eldo Coaches at R450 per person. If you would like to rent a car in Cape Town, check Car Trawler's prices as they were the most affordable when we checked.

Events in Cape Town

Book worms should head to Franschhoek for the Literary Festival taking place from the 13th until the 15th of May 2016.

Travel prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Our survey below compares prices of one-way coach trips and train trips from JHB - CPT (read more about airlines operating on the route) on Friday the 13th of May 2016. Please note that the prices below are subject to change and that they cannot be guaranteed by us.

Land trips from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Shosholoza Meyl economy class leaves 12h30 arrives 15h30 the next afternoon	R440
Eldo coaches leaves 11h30 arrives 04h05 the next morning	R450
Intercape coach leaves 19h30 arrives 15h30 the next day	R500
City to City coach leaves 13h00 arrives 06h05 the next morning	R500
Translux coach leaves 18h15 arrives 11h30 the next morning	R610
Shosholoza Meyl tourist class leaves 12h30 arrives 15h30 the next afternoon	R690
Greyhound coach leaves 13h00 arrives 07h30 the next day	R735
Baz Bus (7 day pass)	R2 480
Premier Classe (Thursdays & Sundays only)	R3 120
Blue Train Luxury Double price per person sharing	R17 010
SA Roadlink coach prices not available	-

 

Cape Town Accommodation

For great value Cape Town accommodation try the Hyde in Seapoint at R1 040 per couple per night - only available on selected dates. Prices may change, perhaps even by the time you read this.

Seapoint, Cape Town from R1 040 per couple per night The Hyde 021 434 0205 reservations@thehydehotel.com

 

Accommodation in the rest of South Africa

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Nelspruit accommodation from R 500 per person Global Village Guest House 013 741 2076 bookings@globalguesthouse.co.za

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Prices are subject to change and availability.

Kia Picanto is cheapest vehicle hire at Cape Town Airport

This week we compared the rates for car rental in Cape Town. The cheapest rate we found was offered by Car Trawler when we compared the prices of car hire from 21h00 on Friday the 13th of May 2016 until 13h00 on Sunday the 15th of May 2016. Car Trawler offered a Kia Picanto or similar for this period at R427 (Please note prices are subject to change).

Surveyed by Alison Guy

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