There are 9 ways to get from Cape Town to Orange River by plane, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane CPT - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Orange Rivertaxi
7h 10mR 2,684–4,640Bus, taxi via Cape Town
cheapest- Take the bus from Cape Town to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Orange Rivertaxi
18h 18mR 1,452–1,902Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Orange Rivertaxi
17h 10mR 1,581–2,256Drive 1,027.4 km
- Drive from Cape Town to Orange Rivercar 1,027.4 km
11h 40mR 2,364–3,415Fly to Maseru, drive
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maseru (MSU)plane CPT - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Orange Rivercar
8h 26mR 5,444–8,050Fly to East London, bus, taxi
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS)plane CPT - ELS
- Take the bus from East London Stn to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Orange Rivertaxi
9h 32mR 2,454–4,825Fly to Mthatha Airport, drive
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane CPT - UTT
- Drive from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Orange Rivercar
9hR 5,154–8,750Bus, taxi #2
- Take the bus from Cape Town to Queenstownbus
- Take the bus from Queenstown to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Orange Rivertaxi
20h 17mR 1,590–2,260Drive via Bellville 1,007 km
- Drive from Bellville to Orange Rivercar 1,007 km
12h 12mR 2,359–3,462
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Orange River is to bus and taxi via Cape Town which costs R 1 400 - R 1 900 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Orange River is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 7h 10m and costs R 2 600 - R 4 700.
The distance between Cape Town and Orange River is 1215 km. The road distance is 1027.4 km.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Orange River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 17h 10m and costs R 1 500 - R 2 300.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Cape Town to Orange River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Orange River is 1027 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Cape Town to Orange River.
There are nine+ hotels available in Orange River.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Orange River, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Orange River. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), take the taxi to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Aliwal North, then take the taxi to Orange River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr, walk to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Aliwal North, then take the taxi to Orange River.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,400
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maseru via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–7,000
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–7,500
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Upington, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 4,000–7,500
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Kimberley, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 4,000–7,500
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–2,600
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–2,600
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–5,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London Stn to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Queenstown to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–900
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 650–850
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 330–500
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Cape Town to Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 480–900
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 600–900
- Flexi
- R 550–900
- Saver
- R 480–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- R 650–800
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.