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Bus Swellendam to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Swellendam to Cape Town Buses
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Swellendam - Cape Town
How long is the trip from Swellendam to Cape Town by bus?
The trip from Swellendam to Cape Town will take on average 3h 50m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 3h.
What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?
It's about 187 km (116 miles) from Swellendam to Cape Town.
How many buses make the trip between Swellendam and Cape Town each day?
You can expect around 27 buses plying this route, provided by Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM WC.
What time does the first bus depart from Swellendam to Cape Town, and when is the last one?
You can catch the first bus starting at 1:30am and the last one until 4:55pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Swellendam to Cape Town?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Cape Town from Swellendam; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of $26, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Swellendam to Cape Town?
Taking the bus from Swellendam to Cape Town costs on average $35.
Is it possible to do a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town?
Yes, a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town is definitely doable. You can expect the round-trip to take approximately 6h in total travel time. Before booking, make sure to check the departure and arrival times to ensure you'll have enough time to explore Cape Town.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swellendam to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $24 to $59 for a bus ticket from Swellendam to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-02-16.
Usually MAINLINER, intercity_xpress 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.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting Swellendam
Buses Leaving from Swellendam
- Bus from Swellendam to Cape Town
- Bus Swellendam - Stormsrivier
- Swellendam - Mossel Bay
- Bus from Swellendam to Durban
- Bus Swellendam - Caledon
- Swellendam - Jeffreys Bay
- Bus from Swellendam to King William’s Town
- Bus Swellendam - Port Elizabeth
- Swellendam - Mthatha
- Bus from Swellendam to East London
- Bus Swellendam - Uitenhage
- Swellendam - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Swellendam to Robertson
- Bus Swellendam - Idutywa
- Swellendam - Paarl
Buses Going to Swellendam
- Bus from Cape Town to Swellendam
- Bus Bloemfontein - Swellendam
- Paarl - Swellendam
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Swellendam
- Bus Mthatha - Swellendam
- Durban - Swellendam
- Bus from Stormsrivier to Swellendam
- Bus Mossel Bay - Swellendam
- East London - Swellendam
- Bus from Jeffreys Bay to Swellendam
- Bus Uitenhage - Swellendam
- King William’s Town - Swellendam
- Bus from Caledon to Swellendam
- Bus Robertson - Swellendam
- Pietermaritzburg - Swellendam
Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Cape Town - George
- Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Cape Town to Somerset West
- Bus Cape Town - Windhoek
- Cape Town - Harare
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Cape Town - Butterworth
- Bus from Cape Town to Worcester
- Bus Cape Town - Pretoria
- Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus from Cape Town to East London
- Bus Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Cape Town - Queenstown
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Bus Worcester - Cape Town
- Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus from Ashton to Cape Town
- Bus George - Cape Town
- Grabouw - Cape Town
- Bus from Queenstown to Cape Town
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Butterworth - Cape Town
- Bus from Idutywa to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town
- Bus Cofimvaba - Cape Town
- Port Shepstone - Cape Town
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town - Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Mthatha to Cape Town
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Durban - Cape Town
Popular international trips
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