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

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plettenberg 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 WestPlettenberg Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,575($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Somerset West.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 460($27)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Somerset West.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West

There are several options for getting from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 460 ($27) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,575 ($265).

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,575 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 460 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 460 ($27).

How do I get from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West

Compare travel optionsbetween Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West

Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
ZAR 4,575($265)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
ZAR 3,085($180)
once daily522km (324 miles)
Bus to Port Elizabeth, plane and train6h 25m
ZAR 1,900($110)
once daily964km (599 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
ZAR 460($27)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
ZAR 1,150($67)
on demand478km (297 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