Cape Town
Getting There/Around
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Getting There
By Air
Cape Town International Airport ( +27 11 453 9116 / http://www.airports.co.za/home ) is the second largest airport in South Africa and offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. The following airlines provide service to Cape Town:
Air France ( +27 21 934 8818 / http://www.airfrance.com/ )
Air Mauritius ( +27 21 421 6294 / http://www.airmauritius.com )
Air Namibia ( +27 21 936 2755 / http://www.airnamibia.com.na )
British Airways ( +27 21 936 9000 / http://www.british-airways.com/ )
Egypt Air ( +27 21 461 8056 / http://www.egyptair.com.eg/docs/home.asp )
Lufthansa ( + 27 21 415 3735 / http://www.lufthansa.com/ )
From the Airport
Shuttles & Taxis:
Shuttle and taxi providers offer service to and from the airport. Major providers include City Hopper ( +27 21 934 4440 ), Dumalisile ( +27 21 934 1660 ), Legend Tours ( +27 21 936 2814 ), Magic Bus ( +27 21 534 9105 ) and Way 2 Go ( +27 21 696 5544 ).
Car Rentals:
Some of the major car rental companies include:
Avis ( +27 21 934 0330 / http://www.avis.fr )
Budget ( +27 21 380 3140 / http://www.budget.fr )
Europcar ( +27 21 934 2265 / http://www.europcar.fr )
Hertz ( +27 21 386 1560 / http://www.hertz.fr )
Cape Town Car Hire ( +27 21 386 7699 / http://www.slashcarhire.com )
Train
Numerous train lines service Cape Town. Some of the most popular include the Blue Train, Rovos Rail, Spier Vintage Train, and Outenigua Choo Tjoe. Train service can usually be booked through the Mainline Passenger Service Call Center ( 086 000 8888 / http://www.spoornet.co.za ).
Car
Three national roads start in Cape Town. The city can be reached via N1, N2, N7, and also via R62.
Sea
Cape Town’s port, located in Table Bay, is of historical importance. One of the world’s busiest shipping corridors leads through Cape Town.
Getting Around
Public Transport
Three main bus providers service Cape Town. Greyhound ( +27 83 915 9000 ), Intercape Mainliner ( +27 21 419 8888 ), and Translux ( +27 21 449 3333 ) provide transportation to multiple destinations. The Metro Rail ( http://www.metrorail.co.za/ ) provides service throughout the city and beyond.
