There are 3 ways to get from Observatory to Franschhoek by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Observatory to Franschhoek is to train and taxi which costs R 160 - R 200 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Observatory to Franschhoek is to drive which takes 47 min and costs R 160 - R 240.
The distance between Observatory and Franschhoek is 82 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Observatory to Franschhoek without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 28m and costs R 160 - R 200.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Observatory to Franschhoek, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Observatory to Franschhoek is 72 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Observatory to Franschhoek.
There are 762+ hotels available in Franschhoek.
What companies run services between Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa and Franschhoek, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Observatory to Franschhoek. However, you can take the train to Paarl then take the taxi to Franschhoek. Alternatively, you can drive from Observatory to Franschhoek in around 47 min.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- prasa.com
Train from Paarden to Paarl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 13–15
- Website
- https://www.prasa.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- R 150–450
Excite Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 448 4444
- Website
- excitetaxis.co.za
Interact Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 447 7799
- Website
- intercab.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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