How to travel from Somerset West to Nelspruit, South Africa
The distance between Somerset West and Nelspruit is around 1,634km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Somerset West to Nelspruit by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelspruit → Somerset West if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costZAR 5,770($335)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Johannesburg and then to Nelspruit.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costZAR 995($58)
TransLux Express
Train and Bus
Take the train to Cape Town then take the bus to Pretoria and then to Nelspruit.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costZAR 1,335($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Nelspruit
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Nelspruit by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 995 ($58) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,770 ($335).
The distance between Somerset West and Nelspruit is around 1,634km (1,015 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,510km (938 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Somerset West and Nelspruit by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Nelspruit is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,770 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Somerset West and Nelspruit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 995 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Somerset West and Nelspruit. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Somerset West and Nelspruit. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Somerset West to Nelspruit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bellville and Johannesburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.
TransLux Express and InterCape run regular bus services between Somerset West and Nelspruit. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 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 Nelspruit. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Nelspruit is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit. Skukuza Airport (SZK) (SZK) and Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS) (HDS) 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 Nelspruit. The distance is around 1,733km (1,077 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Somerset West to Nelspruit is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,770 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Nelspruit
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | ZAR 5,770($335) | every 20 mins | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | ZAR 6,545($380) | once daily | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Taxi and Bus | 6h 40m | ZAR 7,965($465) | once daily | 1,789km (1,112 miles) |
| Train to Cape Town, plane, taxi and bus | 8h 25m | ZAR 26,890($1,570) | once daily | 1,807km (1,123 miles) |
Bus | 22h 35m | ZAR 995($58) | once daily | 1,792km (1,113 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 2h | ZAR 1,335($78) | once daily | 1,833km (1,139 miles) |
Drive | 17h 40m | ZAR 4,145($240) | on demand | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Somerset West and Nelspruit
Airlines
Airlink
CemAir
Safair
FlexFlight ApS
South African Airways
Bus companies
Greyhound ZA
TransLux Express
InterCape
Train operators
CT Trains
Shosholoza Meyl
Airports near Nelspruit
The following major airports near Nelspruit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Nelspruit
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Nelspruit
Hoedspruit Air Force Base (HDS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Nelspruit