What is the distance between Somerset West and Plettenberg Bay?

Somerset West and Plettenberg Bay are 259 miles (418 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay?

Buses traveling from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay leave from Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay.

Bus Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	6h 45m	11:00pm	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	7h 10m	11:40pm	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	7h 40m	2:30am	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	7h 15m	3:55am	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	5h 45m	3:00am	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Plettenberg Bay. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $120	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$29 - $102	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Milta Coaches

Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have expressed concerns about restricted space and body strain due to overcrowding on the bus. Some passengers were unable to access their food or water until they complained. However, there are positive comments regarding the driving skills of the drivers. Suggestions for improvement include offering a luxury service with more travel comfort and shorter intervals between stops.

Intercape Somerset West Plettenberg Bay recent customer reviews

Really good driving. Overcrowded bus. Too long between sw and mossel bay 1st stop. Could not reach my foid or water till i stoid up and complained. Going home i shall plan differently. Would value a luxury service, pay more but have more travel comfort.

Dawn B.

August 19, 2022

Passenger sharing seat with me had her one leg in my space due to her size thus leaving me with restricted space which caused body strain on me.

Reinette R.

April 20, 2022

The Bus was very well equipped. Sometimes the AC was just not turned on properly which made it quite hot in the bus at some point. Few minutes later the AC was back on

Miriam B.

February 2, 2019

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/510,946 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Somerset West and Plettenberg Bay?

Stops in Somerset West

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

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A - Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay by bus

What is the distance between Somerset West and Plettenberg Bay?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay?

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The cheapest trip from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on Nov 16, 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 Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $42 for a bus ticket from Somerset West to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-23.