The distance between Umdloti and Somerset West is around 1,355km (842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Umdloti to Somerset West by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Somerset West → Umdloti if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West.
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Take the bus to Bellville.
Greyhound ZA
Take the bus to Cape Town then take the train to Somerset West.
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Drive to Somerset West.
There are several options for getting from Umdloti to Somerset West by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,130 ($66) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 1,835 ($105).
The distance between Umdloti and Somerset West is around 1,355km (842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,257km (781 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Umdloti and Somerset West by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Umdloti to Somerset West is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 1,835 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Umdloti and Somerset West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,130 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Umdloti and Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Umdloti and Somerset West. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Umdloti to Somerset West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban and Bellville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Umdloti and Somerset West. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Umdloti to Somerset West. We recommend that you fly from Durban (DUR) to Capetown (CPT) then take the train to Somerset West. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Somerset West is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Somerset West. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Umdloti and Somerset West. The distance is around 1,646km (1,023 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umdloti to Somerset West is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,835 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 30m | ZAR 1,835($105) | hourly | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Bus | 22h 25m | ZAR 1,130($66) | once daily | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | ZAR 1,560($90) | 6 times a week | 1,729km (1,074 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | ZAR 3,940($230) | on demand | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
Safair
CemAir
Airlink
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Global Aviation
CT Trains
Shosholoza Meyl
Greyhound ZA
InterCape
The following major airports near Somerset West offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.