How far is Cape Town from Swellendam?

Cape Town and Swellendam are 116 miles (187 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam?

Most of the buses traveling from Cape Town to Swellendam leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cape Town to Swellendam from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Swellendam on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 35m	10:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	2h 53m	9:38pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 25m	11:35am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	4h 35m	10:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	3h 15m	10:15pm	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Swellendam on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	3h 15m	10:15pm	SWELLENDAM	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	2h 53m	9:38pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 35m	10:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 25m	11:35am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	4h 35m	11:05pm	SWELLENDAM	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Swellendam on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	3h 15m	10:15pm	SWELLENDAM	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	2h 53m	9:38pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 35m	10:10am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	3h 25m	11:35am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	3h 20m	9:35pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:28 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Swellendam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

104 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Swellendam?

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 - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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 Swellendam

A
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,903 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed satisfaction with the punctuality of their trips and appreciated the friendly staff. However, there were some concerns about limited seating space and an unexpected charge for additional luggage that travelers should be aware of when planning their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Swellendam recent customer reviews

Staff was good. I arrived on time. One thing I'm not sure about, is their language policy. I didn't expect to pay extra for just one bag.

Nombulelo N.

August 22, 2025

I was happy with the overall ride but was shaken and badly verbally abused by the gate lady

Ba F.

April 26, 2021

Very bad

Abongile T.

November 13, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,012 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3012 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Big Sky Cape Town Swellendam recent customer reviews

I was helped in a very friendly efficient way in checking in The trip was timeously and pleasant.

Avi T.

October 13, 2023

APM WC

2/52,719 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2719 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $20

APMWC Cape Town Swellendam recent customer reviews

I booked a ticket for 13:30 today and arrived 45mins early. I went to your representative to check which gate I need to be at and he told that i have been moved to a 7pm bus. NOTE. I received no email or sms from APM to be informed that my time was moved.

Nancy M.

March 11, 2024

The bus broke down.

Darryn V.

February 12, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,975 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.

Eagle Liner

3/510,265 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Passengers generally report a positive experience with this bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly, helpful staff. Many felt safe due to the skilled driving. However, some noted that the bus had several rattles during the journey. Overall, reliability and customer care seem to be consistent strengths of this service.

Eagle Liner Cape Town Swellendam recent customer reviews

My experience was not good. The bus was old and dirty, and smelt distinctly of urine. The service was alright, and departure and arrival were perfectly on time. At one point right between ashton and robertson the bus hit a big bump and the car stopped in the middle of nowhere. I was worried the bus might have broken down, but after the driver checked the vehicle, we continued on our way.

Keshet Allé K.

January 2, 2025

After reading some of the negative comments about dissatisfied client got a but worried.My experience was great.We left on time and the staff was very friendly and helpful along the entire journey as it was my first time travelling to Swellendam.

Natalia O.

December 3, 2024

They came late at cpt and we stacked in Bellville about an hour for no reason and it supper cold

Ntombovuyo R.

August 15, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,137 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Jacobs Coaches

2/587 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,854 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Swellendam by bus

How far is Cape Town from Swellendam?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$22

11/20

$24

Today

$21

11/22

No data

11/23

$17

11/24

$17

11/25

$17

11/26

$17

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Swellendam was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $17

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 Swellendam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $96 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Intercape, 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.