Bus Cape Town to Somerset West - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Somerset West from various bus operators like APM or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

$43

tomorrow

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

Thursday

$43

Friday

$43

Saturday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	2h 0m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
APM	2h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	2h 0m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
APM	2h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	1h 0m	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	7:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
APM	1h 35m	6:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	8:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	1h 45m	7:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	9:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	2h 0m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
APM	2h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	1h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	2h 0m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
APM	2h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
APM	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Somerset West is $19 on 8/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Somerset West

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Somerset West are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Cape Town to Somerset West. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cape Town and Somerset West.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Cape Town to Somerset West, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Somerset West, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West

Compare all providers like APM and Greyhound South Africa that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Somerset West in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Somerset West starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	26.2 miles
Bus Companies	APM and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Somerset West

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cape Town for Somerset West: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$24

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

$41

Thursday 07/30

$43

Friday 07/31

$27

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$35

Tuesday 08/04

$21

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$28

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$21

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$24

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Somerset West

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Somerset West, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Somerset West. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Somerset West, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Somerset West

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Somerset West in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Somerset West are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Somerset West

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Somerset West.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Somerset West? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Somerset West? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Somerset West bus

How much does a Cape Town Somerset West bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 1h 35m to reach Somerset West. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Somerset West?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Somerset West.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Somerset West each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Somerset West bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Somerset West take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Somerset West is offered by APM and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Somerset West?

The earliest bus arriving in Somerset West from Cape Town starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Somerset West?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Somerset West starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Somerset West route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Somerset West, passengers can travel with APM and Greyhound South Africa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Somerset West?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Somerset West by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: APM and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Somerset West bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Somerset West bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Somerset West bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Somerset West on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Somerset West

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Somerset West

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Somerset West. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!