How to travel from Somerset West to Hermanus, South Africa

The distance between Somerset West and Hermanus is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 58min.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HermanusSomerset West if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Hermanus.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 650($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hermanus.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 460($27)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Hermanus.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance75km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Hermanus

There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Hermanus by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ZAR 460 ($27) and will take around 58min.

The distance between Somerset West and Hermanus is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Somerset West and Hermanus by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Hermanus is to take a taxi which takes around 58min and will set you back approx ZAR 460 ($27).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Somerset West and Hermanus. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hermanus. instead which will take 58min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Somerset West and Hermanus. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hermanus. instead which will take 58min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Somerset West to Hermanus. We recommend that you take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Hermanus. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. 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 Somerset West and Hermanus. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Somerset West to Hermanus is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 650 ($38).

How do I get from Somerset West to Hermanus

Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Hermanus

Transport options from Somerset West to Hermanus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Taxi
1h 50m
ZAR 650($38)
once daily123km (76 miles)
Taxi
58min
ZAR 460($27)
on demand75km (47 miles)
Drive
58min
ZAR 190($11)
on demand75km (47 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Somerset West and Hermanus

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Airports near Hermanus

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hermanus
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Hermanus
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
378km (235 miles) from Hermanus