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How to get fromRustenburg to Palapyeby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rustenburg to Palapye by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Rustenburg to Soshanguvebus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Palapye Bus Rankbus bus
    11h 17m
    $46–96

  2. Drive 439.9 km

    1. Drive from Rustenburg to Palapyecar car 439.9 km
    6h 52m
    $62–89

  3. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Gaborone, bus, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rustenburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE)plane plane JNB - GBE
    3. Take the bus from Gaborone to Serowebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Serowe to Palapyetaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $343–449

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Francistown Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rustenburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane plane JNB - FRW
    3. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Palapye Bus Rankbus bus
    7h 46m
    $303–612

  5. Bus to Gaborone, fly to Francistown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rustenburg to Queens Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane plane GBE - FRW
    3. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Palapye Bus Rankbus bus
    8h 46m
    $209–727

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rustenburg, South Africa and Palapye, Botswana?

There is no direct connection from Rustenburg to Palapye. However, you can take the bus to Soshanguve, walk to Mabopane, take the train to Pretoria, take the train to Park, walk to Park Station, take the bus to Westgate, walk to Newtown Bus Terminus, then take the bus to Palapye Bus Rank. Alternatively, you can drive from Rustenburg to Palapye in around 6h 52m.

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