How to travel from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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 WestJeffreys Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth then fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,835($105)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Somerset West.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 515($30)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Somerset West.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance639km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeffreys Bay and Somerset West

Transport options from Jeffreys Bay to Somerset West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
ZAR 1,835($105)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Bus to Plettenberg Bay, plane and train5h 25m
ZAR 4,915($285)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Bus to George, plane and train6h 40m
ZAR 3,135($185)
once daily687km (427 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
ZAR 515($30)
once daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
ZAR 1,540($90)
on demand639km (397 miles)

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Airports near Somerset West

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Somerset West
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
326km (202 miles) from Somerset West
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
412km (256 miles) from Somerset West