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DouglasR7 Apr 3rd, 2003 11:50 AM

Johannesburgh to Capetown
 
I'm using frequent flier miles to get to South Africa &amp; can only arrive in Johannesburg. I want to meet friends who will be in Capetown. What is the easiest &amp; cheapest way to get from one city to the other (fastest wouldn't hurt either but that may be asking too much)<BR> Thanks Doug R.

DE Apr 3rd, 2003 01:50 PM

The fastest way is definitely by air. The flight is a little over 2 hrs. You should check out British Airways or South African Airways for their flight schedules. There are lots of flights every day and the cost for a oneway economy flight is about $185.00 US.

pattysuericia Apr 3rd, 2003 06:02 PM

Hi DouglasR7<BR> Try their low cost airline-think it starts with a K.

traci_local_in_sa Apr 3rd, 2003 11:18 PM

Air is definitely the way to go. Try www.kulula.com<BR>This is the SA no-frills low cost airline.

gard Apr 4th, 2003 03:30 AM

Hi<BR><BR>I have tried driving...it is about 1400 km each way so it takes quite a long time...but it was fun anyway :-) There was not that much to see on the way but it was great to have done it.<BR><BR>I have tried the train...it took about 24 hours when I took it and it was quite boring. And it was soo hot during the day in our cabin and freezing at night.<BR><BR>And that brings me to the last option...flying there is fast and comfortable...so I recommend this :-)<BR><BR>On my homepage www.gardkarlsen.com you'll find some pictures and travelogues from my trips to SA.<BR><BR>Have a great time in South Africa. The country has a lot to offer and Cape Town is such a beautiful city.<BR><BR>Regards<BR>Gard<BR>www.gardkarlsen.com

Dottie Apr 5th, 2003 07:39 AM

Gard,<BR>I looked at your web site.I Really liked it;Thanks for sharing it.<BR>We are planning our first trip to South Africa and can hardly wait.

DouglasR7 Apr 5th, 2003 06:35 PM

Thank you all for your responses. The budget airline sounds like my best bet. I'll check out their website &amp; Gard's site as well. I'll report how it all works out. Doug R.


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