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How to get fromMelbourne to Philippolisby plane, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Philippolis by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane MEL - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Springfonteinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfontein to Philippolistaxi taxi
    25h 41m
    R 12,360–33,620

  2. Fly to Maseru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maseru (MSU)plane plane MEL - MSU
    2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Philippoliscar car
    26h 9m
    R 9,580–27,430

  3. Fly to Port Elizabeth, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane MEL - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Colesberg Engen One Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colesberg Engen One Stop to Philippolistaxi taxi
    31h 11m
    R 11,475–30,750

  4. Fly to Kimberley, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kimberley (KIM)plane plane MEL - KIM
    2. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Philippolistaxi taxi
    26h 40m
    R 12,230–31,730

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,727Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Philippolis, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Philippolis. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), take the taxi to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Springfontein, then take the taxi to Philippolis. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, take the bus to Colesberg Engen One Stop, then take the taxi to Philippolis.

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