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How to get fromCape Town to Hermanusby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Hermanus by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Caledonbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Caledon to Hermanustaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    R 863–1,048

  2. Drive  118.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Town to Hermanuscar car 118.7 km
    1h 24m
    R 318–460

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cape Town to Hermanustaxi taxi 118.7 km
    1h 24m
    R 1,100–1,400

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mutual to Chris Hanitrain train T90
    2. Take the taxi from Chris Hani to Hermanustaxi taxi
    2h 26m
    R 870–1,125

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  • Distance: 161.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Hermanus. However, you can take the bus to Caledon then take the taxi to Hermanus. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Town to Hermanus in around 1h 24m.

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