Bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town: Cheapest bus tickets

The cheapest buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cheapest

R425

Average

R774
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 Johannesburg to Cape Town will cost around R774 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R425.
7:15 PM17h 35m12:50 PM
johannesburg: johannesburg park station (bay21) ,96 rissik st, johannesburg, 2000cape town: bus terminal, old marine drive ,cape town station, 8001
Eagle Liner
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6:00 PM18h 45m12:45 PM
johannesburg: johannesburg park stationcape town: railway station
APM
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1:00 PM17h 35m6:35 AM
johannesburg: johannesburg park station (bay21) ,96 rissik st, johannesburg, 2000cape town: bus terminal, old marine drive ,cape town station, 8001
Eagle Liner
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The fastest buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Fastest

2h 15m

Average

17h 32m

Trips per day

59

Distance

1262km
These direct buses cover the 1262km distance in an average of 17h 32m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2h 15m
7:15 AM2h 15m9:30 AM
johannesburg : intercape office, c/o rissik and wolmarans street (johannesburg station)cape town : unit 2 intercape office, old marine drive (cape town station)
Intercape
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7:15 AM2h 15m9:30 AM
johannesburg : intercape office, c/o rissik and wolmarans street (johannesburg station)cape town : unit 2 intercape office, old marine drive (cape town station)
Intercape
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7:15 AM2h 15m9:30 AM
johannesburg : intercape office, c/o rissik and wolmarans street (johannesburg station)cape town : unit 2 intercape office, old marine drive (cape town station)
Intercape
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Journey Summary

Journey Summary

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus information

timelapseAvg. bus duration17h 32m
attach_moneyBus ticket priceR425
place Bus depart fromJohannesburg
pin_drop Bus arrive inCape Town
directions_transit Bus companiesIntercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus

Travel tips

Bus from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • WHERE IS THE BUS STATION TO Johannesburg AND Cape Town?

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  • On this journey to Cape Town, you get on board at JOHANNESBURG : Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station), JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION (BAY21) ,96 RISSIK ST, JOHANNESBURG, 2000, JOHANNESBURG: PARK STATION, 41 RISSIK STREET, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg CBD, JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station. Moreover on arrival, get off the bus at CAPE TOWN : Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station), CAPE TOWN: BUS TERMINAL, OLD MARINE DRIVE ,CAPE TOWN STATION, 8001, CAPE TOWN: TRAIN STATION,1 OLD MARINE DRIVE, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, 1 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: RAILWAY STATION, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive.

  • HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus?

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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, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus. 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 Johannesburg is at 20:30.

  • HOW FAR IS Cape Town FROM Johannesburg?

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  • The bus traveling length from Johannesburg to Cape Town is around 17h 32m. Intercape advertise it has the fastest transportation from Johannesburg. Selecting this company, you probably arrive in about 2h 15m in Cape Town.

  • GET CHEAP BUS TICKETS FROM Johannesburg TO Cape Town WITH Intercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus

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  • There is a total of 10 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus have together a total of 59 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 4474 reviews for Intercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, Eagle Liner, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound, Intercity, Wezwe Coaches, Nobles, K&M Luxury Coaches, APM, Ilula Bus 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 Johannesburg?

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  • On average, find 59 daily schedules to Cape Town from Johannesburg. Usually are 413 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 Johannesburg TO Cape Town?

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  • The first bus to Cape Town is at 07:15. May happen that the bus time vary during weekdays and holidays.

  • BUS TICKET PRICES FROM Johannesburg TO Cape Town?

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  • Bus prices to Cape Town costs between R425 to ZAR 1200.00 each seat. Eagle Liner has the cheap bus tickets prices for R425. This bus route leaves at 19:15 from JOHANNESBURG : Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station), JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION (BAY21) ,96 RISSIK ST, JOHANNESBURG, 2000, JOHANNESBURG: PARK STATION, 41 RISSIK STREET, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg CBD, JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 13:00 have the most expensive ticket fare to Cape Town. This bus price from Johannesburg costs about ZAR 1200.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.

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