How to travel from Hermanus to Cape Town, South Africa
The distance between Hermanus and Cape Town is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hermanus to Cape Town by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cape Town → Hermanus if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Van der Stel then take the train to Cape Town.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical costZAR 480($28)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Cape Town.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departson demand
- Typical costZAR 685($40)
Multiple taxi operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and Cape Town
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Cape Town by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ZAR 480 ($28) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 685 ($40).
The distance between Hermanus and Cape Town is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Hermanus and Cape Town by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Cape Town is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 685 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Cape Town, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 480 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and Cape Town. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cape Town. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hermanus and Cape Town. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cape Town. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hermanus to Cape Town. We recommend that you take a taxi to Van der Stel then take the train to Cape Town. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Cape Town. 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Hermanus and Cape Town. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Cape Town is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 480 ($28).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hermanus and Cape Town
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Train | 2h 20m | ZAR 480($28) | hourly | 124km (77 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 25m | ZAR 685($40) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | ZAR 290($17) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hermanus and Cape Town
Train operators
CT Trains
Bus companies
Greyhound ZA
Airports near Cape Town
The following major airports near Cape Town offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Cape Town
George Airport (GRJ)
- Distance
- 366km (227 miles) from Cape Town
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
- Distance
- 453km (281 miles) from Cape Town