Cape Town to Kimberley

Cape Town to Kimberley

Cape Town
Kimberley
Sat, Jul 6
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$31
 
 
$73

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Cape Town to Kimberley Schedule

Cape Town to Kimberley Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy 05:50 - 17:30ZAR 2,563
Airlink Economy #4Z61106:15 - 07:45ZAR 2,673
CemAir Economy 08:45 - 07:45ZAR 3,709
Intercape Luxury 11:00 - 00:25ZAR 1,122
Greyhound Premium Luxury 13:30 - 02:00ZAR 744
Ilula Bus Luxury 14:30 - 01:55ZAR 930
CemAir Economy 17:30 - 15:25ZAR 4,970
Intercape Mainliner 19:15 - 07:25ZAR 616
FlySafair Economy 20:00 - 07:45ZAR 3,555

Transportation from Cape Town to Kimberley

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Kimberley

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day11
Distance1175 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, Big Sky Express, CemAir, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, South African Airways

How to get from Cape Town to Kimberley

When you want to get from Cape Town to Kimberley, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 72.03. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 30.90.

How far is Cape Town from Kimberley?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cape Town to Kimberley. Your trip will be a total of 731 miles (1175 km). The flying distance is 794 miles (1276 km).

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

The travel time from Cape Town to Kimberley can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 24 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Cape Town to Kimberley varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Intercity Xpress: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 30.90 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 72.03.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cape Town to Kimberley:

  • Bus tickets - USD 30.88 to USD 72.03;
  • Plane tickets - USD 116.01 to USD 236.59;

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 11 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Kimberley. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 116.01.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to Kimberley

Airlink, CemAir, South African Airways

Buses

Taking a bus from Cape Town to Kimberley is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Cape Town to Kimberley

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cape Town to Kimberley? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.