What's the distance between Queenstown and Somerset West by coach?

The distance between Queenstown and Somerset West by coach is approximately 489 miles (789 km).

How can I travel from Queenstown to Somerset West avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Queenstown to Somerset West from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Queenstown to Somerset West on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:40	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	15h 15m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Intercape Office, Queens Drive (Queenstown Station)	14h 55m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	14:40	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	15h 15m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	14:40	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	15h 15m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	15:00	Intercape Office, Queens Drive (Queenstown Station)	14h 55m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:19 SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Queenstown to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 55mAverage duration

487 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£24 - £36	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£28 - £46	Average duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,850 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43850 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Intercape Budgetliner Queenstown Somerset West recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy bacause the bus was stuck and wait for a long hours for another bus

Andiswa A.

13 October 2025

The seats were broken. The driver was rude and asking us to get up and move seats whenever new people jump in. It was my worst trip ever

Lilitha Z.

4 November 2023

I didn’t enjoy anything , the trip was totally horrible . Having to be moved to a different vehicle 3 times and with very minimal information of what is going on . Even lost some of my belongs due to the offload from one vehicle to another .

Ivile N.

10 September 2023

APM WC

2/52,713 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Somerset West?

Stops in Queenstown

A - Queenstown Station

B - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)

C - Railway Station

D - Greyhound Office

Stops in Somerset West

A - Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Queenstown, ZA to Somerset West

What's the distance between Queenstown and Somerset West by coach?
The distance between Queenstown and Somerset West by coach is approximately 489 miles (789 km).
How can I travel from Queenstown to Somerset West avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£22

17/11

£21

Today

£23

19/11

£23

20/11

£23

21/11

£21

22/11

£21

23/11

£26

The cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Somerset West was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £32 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-21.