How to travel from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn by taxi, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,560($210)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,910($170)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn by taxi, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ZAR 2,910 ($170) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,560 ($210).

The distance between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Hermanus and Oudtshoorn by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,560 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ZAR 2,910 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hermanus and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,910 ($170).

How do I get from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Hermanus and Oudtshoorn

Transport options from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Bus
3h 20m
ZAR 3,560($210)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Taxi
4h 5m
ZAR 2,910($170)
on demand362km (225 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
ZAR 875($51)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

The following major airports near Oudtshoorn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn