There are 4 ways to get from Swellendam to Franschhoek by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi via Caledon (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Swellendam to Caledonbus
- Take the taxi from Caledon to Franschhoektaxi
2h 32mR 1,310–1,569Drive 169.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Swellendam to Franschhoekcar 169.9 km
1h 55mR 396–572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swellendam to Franschhoektaxi 169.9 km
1h 55mR 2,200–2,700Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Swellendam to Somerset Westbus
- Take the taxi from Somerset West to Franschhoektaxi
3h 21mR 1,219–1,481
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swellendam to Franschhoek is to drive which costs R 390 - R 600 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swellendam to Franschhoek is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs R 390 - R 600.
The distance between Swellendam and Franschhoek is 170 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.
The best way to get from Swellendam to Franschhoek without a car is to bus and taxi via Caledon which takes 2h 32m and costs R 1 300 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Swellendam to Franschhoek, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Swellendam to Franschhoek is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Swellendam to Franschhoek.
There are 794+ hotels available in Franschhoek.
What companies run services between Swellendam, South Africa and Franschhoek, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Swellendam to Franschhoek. However, you can take the bus to Caledon then take the taxi to Franschhoek. Alternatively, you can drive from Swellendam to Franschhoek in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Swellendam to Caledon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Swellendam to Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- R 750–2,700
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