Explore the Garden Route With Our Shuttle Service
We offer a scheduled shuttle service on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays via the N2, from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town (return) and in between, and ONLY on a Thursday, via the N1(including Bellville), from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town (return) and in between.
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Garden Route shuttle fares and timetable
The Gecko shuttle runs the length of the Garden Route between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town, calling at Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness, George and the towns along the N2. Fares are per person and the same in both directions, and seats are booked online.
Shuttle fares
| Journey | Adult | Pensioner and student |
|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town | R820 | R790 |
| Knysna to Cape Town | R820 | R790 |
| George to Cape Town | R820 | R790 |
| Plettenberg Bay to George | R620 | R590 |
| Knysna to George | R620 | R590 |
| Plettenberg Bay to Knysna | R620 | R590 |
Cape Town covers both the Cape Town Mowbray stop and Cape Town International Airport, at the same fare. The fare for any other combination of stops shows in the booking form when you pick your journey.
Timetable, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (N2 coastal route)
| Stop | Towards Cape Town | Towards Plettenberg Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 05:30 | 21:30 |
| Harkerville | 05:45 | 21:15 |
| Knysna | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Sedgefield | 06:20 | 20:45 |
| Wilderness | 06:40 | 20:20 |
| George | 06:50 | 19:30 |
| George Airport | 07:00 | Drop-off only |
| Great Brak River | 07:20 | 19:20 |
| Mossel Bay | 07:30 | 19:00 |
| Riversdale | 08:15 | 18:20 |
| Heidelberg | 08:30 | 18:00 |
| Swellendam | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Riviersonderend | 10:15 | 16:45 |
| Caledon | 10:45 | 16:15 |
| Botrivier | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Somerset West | 12:00 | 15:00 |
| Stellenbosch | 12:30 | 14:30 |
| Cape Town International Airport | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| Cape Town Mowbray | 13:15 | 13:30 |
Timetable, Thursday (N1 inland route)
On Thursday the shuttle runs inland through the Breede River Valley instead of the coast road, and does not call at Cape Town International Airport.
| Stop | Towards Cape Town | Towards Plettenberg Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 05:30 | 21:30 |
| Harkerville | 05:45 | 21:15 |
| Knysna | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Sedgefield | 06:20 | 20:45 |
| Wilderness | 06:40 | 20:20 |
| George | 06:50 | 19:30 |
| George Airport | 07:00 | Drop-off only |
| Great Brak River | 07:20 | 19:20 |
| Mossel Bay | 07:30 | 19:00 |
| Riversdale | 08:15 | 18:20 |
| Heidelberg | 08:30 | 18:00 |
| Swellendam | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Ashton | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Robertson | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Worcester | 11:00 | 15:30 |
| Paarl | 12:00 | 14:30 |
| Bellville | 12:40 | 14:00 |
| Cape Town Mowbray | 13:15 | 13:30 |
Common questions about the Garden Route shuttle
Question: What does the Garden Route shuttle cost?
Answer: Fares are per person and the same in both directions. Plettenberg Bay, Knysna or George to Cape Town is R820 for an adult and R790 for pensioners and students. Shorter hops along the coast, such as Plettenberg Bay to George or Knysna to George, are R620 for an adult and R590 for pensioners and students.
Question: Which days does the shuttle run?
Answer: The N2 coastal route runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in both directions. A second route runs on Thursday and goes inland on the N1 through Ashton, Robertson, Worcester and Paarl. There is no service on Tuesday or Saturday.
Question: Does the shuttle stop at Cape Town International Airport?
Answer: Yes, on the N2 route. It reaches the airport at 13:00 heading to Cape Town and leaves at 14:00 heading back to Plettenberg Bay. The Thursday N1 route does not call at the airport, starting and finishing at Cape Town Mowbray instead.
Question: Can I be dropped at George Airport?
Answer: Yes. The shuttle calls at George Airport at 07:00 on its way to Cape Town, so it works well for a flight out of George. It does not pick up at George Airport on the return leg, so arrivals into George are covered by a private transfer arranged on enquiry.
Popular routes
- Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town shuttle, R820 a person, just under eight hours
- George to Plettenberg Bay shuttle, R620 a person, around two hours
- Knysna to Cape Town shuttle, R820 a person, just over seven hours
- George to Cape Town shuttle, R820 a person, about six and a half hours
- Mossel Bay to Cape Town shuttle, R820 a person, about five and three quarter hours
- Knysna to Plettenberg Bay shuttle, R620 a person, about thirty minutes