What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?

It's about 187 km (116 miles) from Swellendam to Cape Town.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Cape Town?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Bus Swellendam to Cape Town from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	4:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:10pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:25pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	8:25pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Cape Town on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	SWELLENDAM	3h 30m	6:30am	CAPE TOWN	Cheapest
Bus	5:20am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	2h 40m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	3h 30m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	4h 30m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	4:55am	SWELLENDAM	3h 35m	8:30am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM SAST.

Get from Swellendam to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

186 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have had smooth and enjoyable trips with highly skilled drivers. They appreciate the on-point services provided. Some suggest better directions upon arrival at Civic Centre in CT for a more seamless experience.

Intercape Mainliner Swellendam Cape Town recent customer reviews

Was a very bad experience. Bus was almost 4 hours late. I was not kept in the loop. I had to call and watsapp several times for status of bus whereabouts.

Manogarie P.

October 27, 2024

Very enjoyable with no hitches. Steve the driver is a huge asset and good driver

Howard F.

January 8, 2024

Smooth trip. Would be nice when arriving at the Civic Centre in CT to be directed to a suitable pick-up point.

Pieter V.

December 20, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,255 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Eagle Liner Swellendam Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy it the bus was dirty Aircon didn't work and no proper seats placing but we had a good bus driver

Charles J.

January 27, 2024

Bus never showed up. Left stranded.

Aaliyah P.

November 29, 2023

Horrible, it wasn't an eagle liner and the bus arrived just under 4 hours late.

Shaakirah M.

April 19, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,947 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

APM WC

2/52,712 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Jacobs Coaches

2/587 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Cape Town?

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swellendam to Cape Town by bus

What is the travel distance from Swellendam to Cape Town?
It's about 187 km (116 miles) from Swellendam to Cape Town.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$26

11-17

$26

Today

$26

11-19

$26

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

11-22

$27

11-23

$28

The cheapest trip from Swellendam to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $58 for a bus ticket from Swellendam to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.