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.
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 Hermanus → Somerset West if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Caledon then take a taxi to Hermanus.
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Take a taxi to Hermanus.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Taxi | 1h 50m | ZAR 650($38) | once daily | 123km (76 miles) |
Taxi | 58min | ZAR 460($27) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
Drive | 58min | ZAR 190($11) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.