How to travel from Somerset West to Wilderness, South Africa

The distance between Somerset West and Wilderness is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Somerset West to Wilderness 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 WildernessSomerset 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 George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,810($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Wilderness.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 430($25)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Wilderness

There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Wilderness by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 310 ($18) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,810 ($165).

The distance between Somerset West and Wilderness is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Somerset West and Wilderness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Wilderness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,810 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Somerset West and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 310 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Somerset West and Wilderness. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Somerset West and Wilderness. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Somerset West and Wilderness with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Somerset West and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m 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 Wilderness. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Wilderness is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wilderness. 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 Wilderness. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Somerset West to Wilderness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 430 ($25).

How do I get from Somerset West to Wilderness

Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Wilderness

Transport options from Somerset West to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
ZAR 2,810($165)
hourly440km (274 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
ZAR 430($25)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Bus to Wilderness7h 50m
ZAR 310($18)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
ZAR 960($56)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Wilderness

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wilderness
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Wilderness
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
367km (228 miles) from Wilderness