How much is the bus ticket from Somerset West to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Somerset West to Cape Town start from $18. The average price for this route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Somerset West to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Somerset West to Cape Town is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Somerset West to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Intercity Xpress , Milta Coaches , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Somerset West to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Somerset West to Cape Town at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Somerset West to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Somerset West to Cape Town generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Somerset West to Cape Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound South Africa , with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 9148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Somerset West to Cape Town?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Somerset West to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Greyhound South Africa , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Somerset West to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Greyhound South Africa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Somerset West to Cape Town from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Somerset West to Cape Town on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	2h 20m	8:35am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	35m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 5m	8:30am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	1h 40m	8:00am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 55m	7:55am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Cape Town on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	2h 20m	8:35am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	35m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 5m	8:30am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	1h 40m	8:00am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 55m	7:55am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:21 AM SAST.

Get from Somerset West to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Somerset West and Cape Town?

Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,781 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/511,119 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Milta Coaches

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Somerset West to Cape Town by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Somerset West to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Somerset West to Cape Town start from $18. The average price for this route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Somerset West to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Somerset West to Cape Town is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Somerset West to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Milta Coaches, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Somerset West to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Somerset West to Cape Town at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Somerset West to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Somerset West to Cape Town generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Somerset West to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound South Africa, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 9148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Somerset West to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Somerset West to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Greyhound South Africa, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Somerset West to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Greyhound South Africa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/01

$30

12/02

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12/04

$21

12/05

$21

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The cheapest trip from Somerset West to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Somerset West to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $65 for a bus ticket from Somerset West to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Greyhound South Africa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.