How much is the bus ticket from Mount Frere to Somerset West?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Frere to Somerset West start from $73. The average price for this route is around $84. 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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?

The average bus travel time from Mount Frere to Somerset West is 21h 30m, covering a distance of 1012 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Mount Frere to Somerset West route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Big Sky .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mount Frere to Somerset West?

The earliest bus departs from Mount Frere to Somerset West at 11:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Frere to Somerset West?

A bus trip from Mount Frere to Somerset West generates an estimated 25 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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?

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 44695 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Frere to Somerset West?

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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?

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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mount Frere to Somerset West from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	18h 40m	6:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	18h 40m	6:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Mount Frere to Somerset West on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	18h 40m	6:25am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 50m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	21h 30m	10:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:58 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mount Frere to Somerset West

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

18h 10mAverage Duration

1012 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $289	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$67 - $123	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mount Frere and Somerset West?

Stops in Mount Frere

A
1 Main Street - Mount Frere
1 Main St, Mount Frere, 5090, South Africa

Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,180 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted the kindness and friendliness of the drivers, which contributed positively to their travel experience. However, there were some concerns regarding arrival times not being as expected, leading to inconveniences for those with scheduled plans. Despite this issue, overall satisfaction with other aspects of the journey was noted.

Intercape Mainliner Mount Frere Somerset West recent customer reviews

My very 1st worst experience with Intercape, bus delayed with 5 full hours with unfriendly drivers route from Mt Frere to Capetown

Lulutho M.

August 16, 2024

Was satisfied with traveling everything else was fine, except for the arrival time. I was so dissapointed cause I had plans on the time that went to waste now

Aphindiwe K.

January 20, 2023

Comfortable and in time

Luzuko Patrick Q.

December 30, 2025

APM WC

2/52,979 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,307 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mount Frere to Somerset West 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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Frere to Somerset West start from $73. The average price for this route is around $84. 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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?
The average bus travel time from Mount Frere to Somerset West is 21h 30m, covering a distance of 1012 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mount Frere to Somerset West route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mount Frere to Somerset West?
The earliest bus departs from Mount Frere to Somerset West at 11:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Frere to Somerset West?
A bus trip from Mount Frere to Somerset West generates an estimated 25 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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?
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 44695 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Frere to Somerset West?
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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?
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 Mount Frere to Somerset West?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-01

$116

01-02

$164

Today

$186

01-04

$143

01-05

$117

01-06

$117

01-07

$113

01-08

$116

The cheapest trip from Mount Frere to Somerset West was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $113

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mount Frere to Somerset West, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $113 to $393 for a bus ticket from Mount Frere to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually Big Sky, Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.