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

The distance between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay is around 638km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Somerset West to Jeffreys Bay by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,835($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 515($30)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance638km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay

There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Jeffreys Bay by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 515 ($30) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,835 ($105).

The distance between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay is around 638km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Jeffreys Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,835 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay, 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 Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 35m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m 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 Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 638km (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 Somerset West to Jeffreys Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 515 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Somerset West to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 15m
ZAR 1,835($105)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Train to Cape Town, plane and bus4h 60m
ZAR 4,915($285)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Train to Cape Town, plane and bus6hrs
ZAR 3,185($185)
once daily687km (427 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
ZAR 515($30)
once daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
ZAR 1,525($89)
on demand638km (397 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay