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How to get fromSimon's Town to Hermanusby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Simon's Town to Hermanus by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fish Hoek to Capetowntrain train Southern
    2. Take the bus from Cape Town to Caledonbus bus
    5h 13m
    R 881–1,105
  2. Drive  125.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Simon's Town to Hermanuscar car 125.6 km
    1h 40m
    R 335–484
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Simon's Town to Hermanustaxi taxi 125.6 km
    1h 40m
    R 1,200–1,500

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

There is no direct connection from Simon's Town to Hermanus. However, you can take the train to Fish Hoek, take the train to Capetown, walk to Cape Town, take the bus to Caledon, then take the taxi to Hermanus. Alternatively, you can drive from Simon's Town to Hermanus in around 1h 40m.

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