How to travel from Somerset West to Hoedspruit, South Africa

The distance between Somerset West and Hoedspruit is around 1,690km (1,050 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Somerset West to Hoedspruit by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,200($360)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 910($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cape Town then take the bus to Pretoria and then to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,385($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hoedspruit.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Distance1,838km (1,142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Hoedspruit

There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Hoedspruit by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 910 ($53) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,200 ($360).

The distance between Somerset West and Hoedspruit is around 1,690km (1,050 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,594km (991 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Somerset West and Hoedspruit by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Hoedspruit is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,200 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Somerset West and Hoedspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 910 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Somerset West and Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Somerset West and Hoedspruit. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Somerset West to Hoedspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bellville and Pretoria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

TransLux Express and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Somerset West and Hoedspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Somerset West to Hoedspruit. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hoedspruit is Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit. Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) 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 Hoedspruit. The distance is around 1,838km (1,142 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Somerset West to Hoedspruit is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,200 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Hoedspruit

Transport options from Somerset West to Hoedspruit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
ZAR 6,200($360)
hourly1,690km (1,050 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
ZAR 910($53)
once daily2,008km (1,247 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 5h
ZAR 1,385($81)
once daily1,991km (1,237 miles)
Drive
19h 30m
ZAR 4,400($255)
on demand1,838km (1,142 miles)

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Airports near Hoedspruit

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

HDS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hoedspruit
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hoedspruit
MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Hoedspruit