Bus Cape Town to Swellendam - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Swellendam from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$46

Sunday

$39

Monday

$33

Tuesday

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:55 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 30m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:30 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	3h 40m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercape	4h 25m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:55 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	3h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Swellendam via Stellenbosch, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Stellenbosch
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Computicket
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Stellenbosch
  Bus Stop
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Swellendam
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	4h 15m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:45 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM	4h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:05 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 38m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	9:38 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m
Williams Coaches	3h 15m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:15 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$58	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Swellendam via Stellenbosch, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Stellenbosch
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Computicket
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Stellenbosch
  Bus Stop
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Swellendam
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 35m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:35 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	4h 5m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercape	4h 30m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:30 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	4h 25m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:55 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	3h 40m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercape	3h 35m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:35 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	3h 40m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercape	4h 10m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 25m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:55 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Swellendam is $21 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Swellendam

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Swellendam are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Cape Town to Swellendam. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cape Town and Swellendam.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Cape Town to Swellendam, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Swellendam, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 13 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Swellendam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Swellendam starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	115.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Swellendam

Every day, 13 buses from 7 bus companies leave Cape Town for Swellendam: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$46

Sunday 12/07

$30

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$25

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$22

Saturday 12/13

$25

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$27

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$21

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Swellendam

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Swellendam, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Swellendam. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Swellendam, with $29. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Swellendam

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Swellendam in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Swellendam are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Swellendam

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Swellendam from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Swellendam

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Swellendam:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

APM from Cape Town to Swellendam

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Swellendam:

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	7:25 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

Williams Coaches from Cape Town to Swellendam

Here you will find the key facts about the Williams Coaches bus route Cape Town to Swellendam:

Cheapest Price	$58
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Swellendam

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Swellendam.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bakoven

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Swellendam? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Swellendam? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Swellendam bus

How much does a Cape Town Swellendam bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 4h 5m to reach Swellendam. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Swellendam?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $83. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swellendam.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Swellendam each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Swellendam bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Swellendam take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Swellendam is offered by Williams Coaches and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $58. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Swellendam?

The earliest bus arriving in Swellendam from Cape Town starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Swellendam?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Swellendam starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Swellendam route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Swellendam, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Swellendam?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Swellendam by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Swellendam bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Swellendam bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Swellendam bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Swellendam on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Swellendam

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Swellendam

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Swellendam. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!