The cheapest buses from East London to Cape Town
Cheapest
R350Average
R524The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East London to Cape Town will cost around R524 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R350.
east london: train station, station str ,east londoncape town: train station,1 old marine drive, cape town
Eldo Coaches
(1485)
east london windmill: windmill mall, 128 moore str, east londoncape town: train station,1 old marine drive, cape town
Eldo Coaches
(1485)
east london (station): east london station, station st, quigney, east london, 5201cape town: bus terminal, old marine drive ,cape town station, 8001
Intercity
(127)
The fastest buses from East London to Cape Town
Fastest
13h 40mAverage
16h 17mTrips per day
48Distance
881kmThese direct buses cover the 881km distance in an average of 16h 17m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13h 40m
Journey Summary
East London to Cape Town bus information
| timelapse | Avg. bus duration | 16h 17m |
| attach_money | Bus ticket price | R350 |
| place | Bus depart from | East London |
| pin_drop | Bus arrive in | Cape Town |
| directions_transit | Bus companies | Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches |
Travel tips
Bus from East London to Cape Town
Travel by bus to Cape Town easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from East London to Cape Town.
WHERE IS THE BUS STATION TO East London AND Cape Town?
expand_more- On this journey to Cape Town, you get on board at EAST LONDON : Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL PARK, MOORE STREET, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON (STATION): EAST LONDON STATION, STATION ST, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON: EAST LONDON TRAIN STATION, EAST LONDON STATION : Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station), EAST LONDON (WINDMILL): WINDMILL, 56 MARINE TERRACE, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL MALL): Windmill Mall, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON: TRAIN STATION, STATION STR ,EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL MALL, 128 MOORE STR, EAST LONDON. Moreover on arrival, get off the bus at CAPE TOWN : Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station), CAPE TOWN: RAILWAY STATION, CAPE TOWN: BUS TERMINAL, OLD MARINE DRIVE ,CAPE TOWN STATION, 8001, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive, CAPE TOWN: TRAIN STATION,1 OLD MARINE DRIVE, CAPE TOWN.
HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches?
expand_more- Note that companies have different policies regarding fare types and changes.
WHICH IS THE BEST WAY FOR BUS BOOKING?
expand_more- There are many different forms of acquiring a ticket. You can get your bus ticket online on Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches. Alternatively, booking by phone or directly at the counter.
WHEN IS THE LAST BUS SCHEDULE TO Cape Town?
expand_more- The last bus departure time from East London is at 18:20.
HOW FAR IS Cape Town FROM East London?
expand_more- The bus traveling length from East London to Cape Town is around 16h 17m. Makalala Transport advertise it has the fastest transportation from East London. Selecting this company, you probably arrive in about 13h 40m in Cape Town.
GET CHEAP BUS TICKETS FROM East London TO Cape Town WITH Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches
expand_more- There is a total of 9 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches have together a total of 48 bus schedules. 9 service offers have different bus tickets prices and time. Compare all bus fares which vary according to comfort, ticket promotions, and availability. Check customers 3423 reviews for Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, APM, Intercity, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport, Ilula Bus, Jacobs Coaches, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches bus services. Bus services relates to bus quality, punctuality, cleanliness, and staff behavior. This is a useful information to search and compare bus ticket prices. Booking bus tickets online in advance is the best advice to find cheap tickets to Cape Town.
WHAT IS THE BUS ROUTE TO Cape Town FROM East London?
expand_more- On average, find 48 daily schedules to Cape Town from East London. Usually are 336 departures every week on this bus route. On peak seasons bus companies may increase the number of available buses. The company Intercape have the Cape Town route largest fleet. It is an average of 27 bus times every day. And 810 bus trips every month.
WHEN IS THE FIRST BUS TIME FROM East London TO Cape Town?
expand_more- The first bus to Cape Town is at 02:35. May happen that the bus time vary during weekdays and holidays.
BUS TICKET PRICES FROM East London TO Cape Town?
expand_more- Bus prices to Cape Town costs between R350 to ZAR 700.00 each seat. Eldo Coaches has the cheap bus tickets prices for R350. This bus route leaves at 16:10 from EAST LONDON : Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL PARK, MOORE STREET, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON (STATION): EAST LONDON STATION, STATION ST, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON: EAST LONDON TRAIN STATION, EAST LONDON STATION : Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station), EAST LONDON (WINDMILL): WINDMILL, 56 MARINE TERRACE, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL MALL): Windmill Mall, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON: TRAIN STATION, STATION STR ,EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL MALL, 128 MOORE STR, EAST LONDON. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 15:20 have the most expensive ticket fare to Cape Town. This bus price from East London costs about ZAR 700.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.
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