The distance between Ballito and Somerset West is around 1,366km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballito to Somerset West by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Somerset West → Ballito if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West.
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Take the bus to Durban and then to Bellville.
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Take the bus to Durban and then to Cape Town then take the train to Somerset West.
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Drive to Somerset West.
There are several options for getting from Ballito to Somerset West by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,285 ($75) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,885 ($110).
The distance between Ballito and Somerset West is around 1,366km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,272km (790 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ballito and Somerset West by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballito to Somerset West is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,885 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballito and Somerset West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,285 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballito and Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballito and Somerset West. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballito to Somerset West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballito, Durban and Bellville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Ballito and Somerset West. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballito to Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Somerset West is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Somerset West. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballito and Somerset West. The distance is around 1,665km (1,034 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballito to Somerset West is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,885 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ZAR 1,885($110) | hourly | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Bus | 22h 50m | ZAR 1,285($75) | once daily | 1,866km (1,159 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | ZAR 1,370($80) | once daily | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Drive | 17h 55m | ZAR 3,990($235) | on demand | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
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InterCape
The following major airports near Somerset West offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.