Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle
Scheduled seats along the N2, five days a week, R820 a person.
The Gecko shuttle runs between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town five days a week, taking the N2 along the coast through Knysna, George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam. It is a scheduled service with a seat booked per person, and the fare is the same whichever direction you travel.
Fares
| Journey | Adult | Pensioner and student |
|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town Mowbray | R820 | R790 |
| Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town International Airport | R820 | R790 |
| Knysna to Cape Town | R820 | R790 |
Key stops and times
These are the main stops on the coastal N2 route. The shuttle calls at eleven more towns along the way, and every stop and time is listed on the shuttle service page.
| Stop | Towards Cape Town | Towards Plettenberg Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 05:30 | 21:30 |
| Knysna | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| George | 06:50 | 19:30 |
| Mossel Bay | 07:30 | 19:00 |
| Swellendam | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Somerset West | 12:00 | 15:00 |
| Cape Town International Airport | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| Cape Town Mowbray | 13:15 | 13:30 |
Common questions about the Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle
Question: How long does the Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle take?
Answer: The shuttle leaves Plettenberg Bay at 05:30 and reaches Cape Town Mowbray at 13:15, so allow just under eight hours. Coming back it leaves Cape Town Mowbray at 13:30 and reaches Plettenberg Bay at 21:30. Both runs stop at Knysna, George, Mossel Bay, Swellendam and several towns in between.
Question: What does the Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle cost?
Answer: R820 for an adult and R790 for pensioners and students, per person, and the same fare in both directions. That covers either Cape Town stop, the Mowbray drop-off or Cape Town International Airport.
Question: Does the shuttle go to Cape Town International Airport?
Answer: Yes, on the coastal N2 route. It reaches the airport at 13:00 on the way in and leaves at 14:00 on the way back to Plettenberg Bay. The Thursday N1 route runs inland through Worcester and Paarl and does not call at the airport.
Question: Which days does the shuttle run?
Answer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday on the coastal N2 route, and Thursday on the inland N1 route through Ashton, Robertson, Worcester and Paarl. There is no service on Tuesday or Saturday.
Seats on the Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle are booked online through the booking form. The full timetable for both the N2 and the Thursday N1 route is on the Garden Route shuttle service page. Planning what to do once you arrive? We have a guide to the best things to do in Plettenberg Bay.