There are 4 ways to get from Franschhoek to Swellendam by taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Franschhoek to Worcestertaxi
- Take the bus from Worcester to Swellendambus
2h 43mR 1,221–1,491Drive 169.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Franschhoek to Swellendamcar 169.8 km
1h 55mR 396–572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franschhoek to Swellendamtaxi 169.8 km
1h 55mR 2,200–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Paarl to Swellendambus
2h 56mR 595–760
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franschhoek to Swellendam is to drive which costs R 390 - R 600 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Franschhoek to Swellendam is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs R 390 - R 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Franschhoek to Swellendam. However, there are services departing from Paarl and arriving at Swellendam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Franschhoek and Swellendam is 187 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Franschhoek to Swellendam without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Franschhoek to Swellendam, including transfers.
Franschhoek to Swellendam bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Paarl station.
Franschhoek to Swellendam bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Swellendam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franschhoek to Swellendam is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Franschhoek to Swellendam.
There are 88+ hotels available in Swellendam.
What companies run services between Franschhoek, South Africa and Swellendam, South Africa?
TransLux Express operates a bus from Paarl to Swellendam once daily. Tickets cost R 240–340 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Worcester to Swellendam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 230–320
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Paarl to Swellendam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 240–340
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,700
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