The cheapest busesfrom East London to Cape Town

Showing times and prices for 2023-10-16

Cheapest

R390

Average

R585

The 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 R585 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R390.

Journey Summary

Journey Summary

East London to Cape Town bus information

timelapseAvg. bus duration16h 16m
attach_moneyBus ticket priceR390
place Bus depart fromEast London
pin_drop Bus arrive inCape Town
directions_transit Bus companiesIntercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner

The fastest busesfrom East London to Cape Town

Showing times and prices for 2023-10-16

Fastest

13h 40m

Average

16h 16m

Trips per day

47

Distance

881km

These direct buses cover the 881km distance in an average of 16h 16m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13h 40m

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?

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  • 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 : Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station), EAST LONDON (WINDMILL MALL): Windmill Mall, EAST LONDON: EAST LONDON TRAIN STATION, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL, EAST LONDON (STATION): EAST LONDON STATION, STATION ST, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): 51 Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL): WINDMILL, 56 MARINE TERRACE, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON WINDMILL MALL: Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, 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: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: BUS TERMINAL, OLD MARINE DRIVE ,CAPE TOWN STATION, 8001, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, 1 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town.
  • HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner?

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  • Note that companies have different policies regarding fare types and changes.
  • WHICH IS THE BEST WAY FOR BUS BOOKING?

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  • There are many different forms of acquiring a ticket. You can get your bus ticket online on Intercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner. Alternatively, booking by phone or directly at the counter.
  • WHEN IS THE LAST BUS SCHEDULE TO Cape Town?

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  • The last bus departure time from East London is at 18:20.
  • HOW FAR IS Cape Town FROM East London?

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  • The bus traveling length from East London to Cape Town is around 16h 16m. 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, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner

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  • There is a total of 10 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner have together a total of 47 bus schedules. 10 service offers have different bus tickets prices and time. Compare all bus fares which vary according to comfort, ticket promotions, and availability. Check customers 3678 reviews for Intercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, APM, Ilula Bus, Chilwans Express, Jacobs Coaches, Intercity, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Citiliner 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?

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  • On average, find 47 daily schedules to Cape Town from East London. Usually are 329 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 30 bus times every day. And 900 bus trips every month.
  • WHEN IS THE FIRST BUS TIME FROM East London TO Cape Town?

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  • 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?

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  • Bus prices to Cape Town costs between R390 to ZAR 790.00 each seat. APM has the cheap bus tickets prices for R390. This bus route leaves at 14:00 from EAST LONDON : Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL PARK, MOORE STREET, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON STATION : Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station), EAST LONDON (WINDMILL MALL): Windmill Mall, EAST LONDON: EAST LONDON TRAIN STATION, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL, EAST LONDON (STATION): EAST LONDON STATION, STATION ST, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): 51 Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL): WINDMILL, 56 MARINE TERRACE, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON WINDMILL MALL: Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 03:40 have the most expensive ticket fare to Cape Town. This bus price from East London costs about ZAR 790.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.

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