What is the travel distance from Somerset West to Cape Town?

The distance between the two cities is 27 miles (43 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Somerset West to Cape Town start their journey at Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2) and wind up at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Bo-Kaap Museum, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Koopmans-De Wet House and District Six Museum.

Bus Somerset West to Cape Town from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Somerset West to Cape Town on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 55m	7:55am	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	7:35am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	1h 25m	9:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:07 PM 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.

5bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

17 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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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.

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

Stops in Somerset West

A - Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

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

What is the travel distance from Somerset West to Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Somerset West to Cape Town?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$21

11/18

$25

Today

$22

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11/23

$21

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The cheapest trip from Somerset West to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 $62 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 2025-11-23.

Usually 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.