The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Somerset West → Jeffreys Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West.
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Take the bus to Somerset West.
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There are several options for getting from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 515 ($30) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,835 ($105).
The distance between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,835 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 515 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West. The distance is around 639km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 515 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ZAR 1,835($105) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus to Plettenberg Bay, plane and train | 5h 25m | ZAR 4,915($285) | once daily | 677km (421 miles) |
Bus to George, plane and train | 6h 40m | ZAR 3,135($185) | once daily | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | ZAR 515($30) | once daily | 657km (408 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | ZAR 1,540($90) | on demand | 639km (397 miles) |
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The following major airports near Somerset West offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.