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How to get fromObservatory to Franschhoekby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Observatory to Franschhoek by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Paarden to Paarltrain train Northern
    2. Take the taxi from Paarl to Franschhoektaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    R 293–354

  2. Drive  71.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Observatory to Franschhoekcar car 71.9 km
    47 min
    R 193–279

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Observatory to Franschhoektaxi taxi 71.9 km
    47 min
    R 700–900

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  • Distance: 82.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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.

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