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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Somerset West start from $20. The average price for this route is around $32. 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 Cape Town to Somerset West?

The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Somerset West is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , Milta Coaches , ilulaBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Somerset West at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Somerset West 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 Cape Town to Somerset West?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress , with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.

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

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 Cape Town to Somerset West?

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 Cape Town to Somerset West?

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 Cape Town to Somerset West from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Somerset West on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	30m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 25m	7:55pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 15m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h	2:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	55m	7:55pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Somerset West on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h	2:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	30m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 25m	7:55pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 15m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h 10m	4:10pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Somerset West on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h 10m	4:10pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	30m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 25m	7:55pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1h 15m	6:45pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h	2:00pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:24 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Somerset West

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

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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Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,792 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,148 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.

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,197 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Milta Coaches

3/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Somerset West 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 Cape Town to Somerset West?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Somerset West start from $20. The average price for this route is around $32. 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 Cape Town to Somerset West?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Somerset West is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Somerset West route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Somerset West at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Somerset West?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Somerset West 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 Cape Town to Somerset West?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Somerset West?
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 Cape Town to Somerset West?
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 Cape Town to Somerset West?
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

12/05

$30

12/06

$30

Today

$30

12/08

$36

12/09

$42

12/10

$42

12/11

No data

12/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Somerset West was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $61 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-08.

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.