How can I travel from Swellendam to Cape Town without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cape Town without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Swellendam by bus?

On average, the trip from Swellendam to Cape Town takes around 3h 50m, but you can get there in as little as 2h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 116 miles (187 km) that separate the two cities.

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 is the most cost-effective way to travel from Swellendam to Cape Town?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $18.

How much are the bus tickets from Swellendam to Cape Town?

You can expect to pay around $23 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $18 and $50, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Is it possible to take a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town?

Yes, a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 4h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Cape Town before returning to Swellendam in the evening.

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.

Swellendam to Cape Town Bus Tickets

TodayMay 5

from $24

TomorrowMay 6

from $18

WedMay 7

ThuMay 8

FriMay 9

SatMay 10

SunMay 11

from $17

MonMay 12

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 6 at 3:00am
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: SWELLENDAM
Arrival time: May 6 at 6:30am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: CAPE TOWN
Operated by: Williams Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 6 at 4:25am
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: May 6 at 6:40am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 15m
Departure time: May 6 at 3:00am
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: May 6 at 7:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: May 6 at 4:00am
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: May 6 at 8:10am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 10m
Departure time: May 6 at 4:40pm
Departure city: Swellendam
Departure location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Arrival time: May 6 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 30m

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Bus Swellendam to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance104 miles (167 km)

Latest bus departure4:55pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,575 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

Intercity Xpress

3/58,897 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

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

2/51,771 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Big Sky

3.5/52,133 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,698 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

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

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,692 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

WILLIAMSCOACHES

4.5/5498 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,249 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

KM LUXURY COACHES

1/519 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness1

Cleanliness1.3

Wifi0

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 - Old Marine Drive

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Bellville

F - Civic Centre

Frequently asked questions for your trip Swellendam - Cape Town

How can I travel from Swellendam to Cape Town without a car?
How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Swellendam by bus?
What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swellendam to Cape Town?
What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Swellendam to Cape Town?
How much are the bus tickets from Swellendam to Cape Town?
Is it possible to take a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

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

Best price found

05/03

$17

05/04

$20

Today

$24

05/06

$18

05/07

$18

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Swellendam to Cape Town was searched and found on May 9, 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 Swellendam to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $38 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 $17 which is on 2025-05-09.

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.

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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!

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Bus Swellendam to Cape Town: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Cape Town?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Swellendam - Cape Town

How can I travel from Swellendam to Cape Town without a car?

How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Swellendam by bus?

What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?

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

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Swellendam to Cape Town?

How much are the bus tickets from Swellendam to Cape Town?

Is it possible to take a day trip from Swellendam to Cape Town?

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

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