Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags |
Get from Grahamstown to Swellendam
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Swellendam?
Stops in Grahamstown
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
Stops in Swellendam
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Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Swellendam by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Swellendam start from $59. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Swellendam is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 570 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Swellendam route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Swellendam at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Swellendam generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Grahamstown to Swellendam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
