Johannesburg to Karoo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Karoo by plane, car, bus, taxi, train or car train

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Fly Johannesburg to George, drive • 6 h 36 min

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ) JNB - GRJ
Drive from George to Karoo

$84 - $304

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Fly Lanseria to George, drive • 6 h 46 min

Fly from Lanseria (HLA) to George (GRJ) HLA - GRJ
Drive from George to Karoo

$134 - $403

Fly Johannesburg to Plettenberg Bay, drive • 8 h 14 min

Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) JNB - PBZ
Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Karoo

$167 - $352

Bus Citiliner, taxi • 14 h 48 min

Take the bus from Johannesburg to Beaufort West
Take a taxi from Beaufort West to Karoo

$146 - $199

Bus Greyhound ZA, taxi • 16 h 45 min

Take the bus from Johannesburg to De Rust
Take a taxi from De Rust to Karoo

$122 - $152

Train, taxi • 18 h 41 min

Take the train from Johannesburg to Beaufort West
Take a taxi from Beaufort West to Karoo

$289 - $332

Car train, taxi • 19 h 1 min

Take the car train from Johannesburg to Beaufort West
Take a taxi from Beaufort West to Karoo

$136 - $187

Drive • 10 h 30 min

Drive from Johannesburg to Karoo 660.8 miles

$100 - $150

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What is the cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Karoo?

The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Karoo is to drive which costs R 1 400 - R 2 200 and takes 10 h 30 min.

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What is the fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Karoo?

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Karoo is to fly and drive which costs R 1 200 - R 4 400 and takes 6 h 36 min.

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How far is it from Johannesburg to Karoo?

The distance between Johannesburg and Karoo is 899 km. The road distance is 1057.4 km.

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How do I travel from Johannesburg to Karoo without a car?

The best way to get from Johannesburg to Karoo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14 h 48 min and costs R 2 000 - R 2 900.

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How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Karoo?

It takes approximately 6 h 36 min to get from Johannesburg to Karoo, including transfers.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Karoo?

The quickest flight from Johannesburg Airport to George Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 55 min.

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Can I drive from Johannesburg to Karoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Karoo is 1057 km. It takes approximately 10 h 30 min to drive from Johannesburg to Karoo.

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Which airlines fly from Johannesburg Airport to George Airport?

Mango, CemAir, South African Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Johannesburg Airport to George Airport.

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Distance: 562 miles
Duration: 6 h 36 min

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Karoo, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Karoo. However, you can take the train to Marlboro, take the train to OR Tambo Airport, take the walk to Johannesburg airport, fly to George, then take the drive to Karoo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Beyers Naude & Princess Street, take the taxi to Lanseria airport, fly to George, then take the drive to Karoo.

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