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 bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	Cheapest
Bus	5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h	7:05am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	Cheapest
Bus	5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h	7:05am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

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Get from Swellendam to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

115 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,879 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

3.5/53,009 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,263 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

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

Intercity Xpress

3/510,962 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

3/59,134 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

APM WC

2/52,716 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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

1.5/53,852 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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

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

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swellendam to Cape Town 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 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

$18

11/18

$18

Today

$21

11/20

$18

11/21

No data

11/22

$19

11/23

$19

11/24

$18

The cheapest trip from Swellendam to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $61 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.