How to travel from Southbroom to Hermanus, South Africa

The distance between Southbroom and Hermanus is around 1,452km (902 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Margate (MGH) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,920($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station then Cape Town and then to Caledon.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,885($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Kokstad then take the bus to Mthatha and then to Caledon.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,500($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hermanus.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Distance1,452km (902 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southbroom and Hermanus

There are several options for getting from Southbroom to Hermanus by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,885 ($110) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,920 ($405).

The distance between Southbroom and Hermanus is around 1,452km (902 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,108km (688 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Southbroom and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southbroom to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,920 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Southbroom and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,885 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Southbroom and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southbroom and Hermanus. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southbroom to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ramsgate Retirment Village, Durban Station, Cape Town, Cape Town and Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Margate Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Southbroom and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southbroom to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southbroom and Hermanus. The distance is around 1,452km (902 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southbroom to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,920 ($405).

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Transport options from Southbroom to Hermanus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
ZAR 6,920($405)
once daily2,036km (1,265 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 40m
ZAR 2,690($155)
once daily1,660km (1,031 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
ZAR 1,885($110)
once daily2,139km (1,329 miles)
Taxi and Bus
21h 25m
ZAR 2,500($145)
once daily1,562km (971 miles)
Drive
18h 15m
ZAR 3,475($205)
on demand1,452km (902 miles)

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Airports near Hermanus

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hermanus
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Hermanus
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
378km (235 miles) from Hermanus