What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?

The distance separating Swellendam and Cape Town is 116 miles (187 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Swellendam to Cape Town start their journey at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street and wind up at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Bo-Kaap Museum, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point, District Six Museum and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

Bus Swellendam to Cape Town from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
4:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	11:20am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

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Bus Swellendam to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration3h 45m

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance116 miles (186 km)

Latest bus departure4:55pm

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Intercape

3.5/542,834 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have had smooth and enjoyable trips with highly skilled drivers. They appreciate the on-point services provided. Some suggest better directions upon arrival at Civic Centre in CT for a more seamless experience.

Intercape Mainliner Swellendam Cape Town recent customer reviews

Was a very bad experience. Bus was almost 4 hours late. I was not kept in the loop. I had to call and watsapp several times for status of bus whereabouts.

Manogarie P.

October 27, 2024

Very enjoyable with no hitches. Steve the driver is a huge asset and good driver

Howard F.

January 8, 2024

Smooth trip. Would be nice when arriving at the Civic Centre in CT to be directed to a suitable pick-up point.

Pieter V.

December 20, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/52,752 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Intercity Xpress

3/510,501 reviews

Staff3.9

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.

APM WC

2/52,493 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,908 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Williams Coaches

4.5/5550 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,939 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Swellendam Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy it the bus was dirty Aircon didn't work and no proper seats placing but we had a good bus driver

Charles J.

January 27, 2024

Bus never showed up. Left stranded.

Aaliyah P.

November 29, 2023

Horrible, it wasn't an eagle liner and the bus arrived just under 4 hours late.

Shaakirah M.

April 19, 2023

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,740 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Cape Town?

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

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 - Sasol Oaks Service Station

F - Bellville

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