Moving From Johannesburg to Cape Town
What to expect on one of South Africa's busiest long-distance routes.
At roughly 1,400km, Johannesburg to Cape Town is a multi-day move. You'll generally choose between:
- A dedicated truck, which goes straight to your new address (2-3 days, more expensive).
- A shared/groupage load, which may make other stops along the way (cheaper, longer and less predictable transit).
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially in December and January when demand peaks around the coastal relocation season. Confirm insurance coverage for the transit period, and ask whether loading/offloading at both ends is included in the quote.
See our full route page for more detail and to request quotes.