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How to get fromCape Town to Somerset Eastby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Somerset East by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane CPT - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus bus
    5h 36m
    R 1,714–3,109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus bus
    15h 41m
    R 1,143–1,478

  3. Drive 782.6 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Somerset Eastcar car 782.6 km
    9h 20m
    R 1,758–2,539

  4. Bus via Gqeberha (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabethbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus bus
    16h
    R 1,315–1,657

  5. Drive via Bellville 762.1 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Somerset Eastcar car 762.1 km
    9h 53m
    R 1,759–2,562

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
TicketR 763Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 901.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Somerset East, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Cape Town to Somerset East via Port Elizabeth and Cookhouse in around 15h 41m.

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