There are 4 ways to get from Stellenbosch to Somerset East by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane CPT - PLZ
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus
5h 49mR 1,771–3,176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paarl to Port Elizabethbus
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus
15h 9mR 1,282–1,639Drive 753.4 km
- Drive from Stellenbosch to Somerset Eastcar 753.4 km
9h 7mR 1,692–2,444Bus via Somerset West (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Somerset West to Port Elizabethbus
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus
15h 28mR 1,411–1,838
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stellenbosch to Somerset East is to bus which costs R 1 200 - R 1 700 and takes 15h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Somerset East is to fly and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs R 1 700 - R 3 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Stellenbosch to Somerset East. However, there are services departing from Paarl and arriving at Cookhouse via Port Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Stellenbosch and Somerset East is 913 km. The road distance is 753.4 km.
The best way to get from Stellenbosch to Somerset East without a car is to bus which takes 15h 9m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 700.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Stellenbosch to Somerset East, including transfers.
Stellenbosch to Somerset East bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Paarl station.
Stellenbosch to Somerset East bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Port Elizabeth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stellenbosch to Somerset East is 753 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Stellenbosch to Somerset East.
There are 27+ hotels available in Somerset East.
What companies run services between Stellenbosch, South Africa and Somerset East, South Africa?
You can take a vehicle from Stellenbosch to Somerset East via Paarl, Port Elizabeth, and Cookhouse in around 15h 9m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–1,600
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Paarl to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 370–500
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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