Bus tickets from
Johannesburg to Cape Town

The cheapest busesfrom Johannesburg to Cape Town

Showing times and prices for 2023-06-30

Cheapest

R460

Average

R893

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 R893 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R460.

1:00 PM20h9:00 AM
johannesburg: park station, 41 rissik streetcape town: train station,1 adderley street, cape town
Eldo Coaches
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R460
7:00 PM16h11:00 AM
johannesburg: park station, 41 rissik streetcape town: train station,1 adderley street, cape town
Eldo Coaches
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R460
7:05 PM15h 55m11:00 AM
johannesburg: park station, 41 rissik streetcape town: train station,1 adderley street, cape town
Eldo Coaches
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R460
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Journey Summary

Journey Summary

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus information

timelapseAvg. bus duration17h 32m
attach_moneyBus ticket priceR460
place Bus depart fromJohannesburg
pin_drop Bus arrive inCape Town
directions_transit Bus companiesIntercape, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner

The fastest busesfrom Johannesburg to Cape Town

Showing times and prices for 2023-06-30

Fastest

2h 15m

Average

17h 32m

Trips per day

50

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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R980
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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R920
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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R850
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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 Park Station (Bay21), JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg CBD, JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG: PARK STATION, 41 RISSIK STREET, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK 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, Marine Drive), CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, 1 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: TRAIN STATION,1 ADDERLEY STREET, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive, CAPE TOWN: RAILWAY STATION.

  • HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner?

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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, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner. 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 19:15.

  • 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, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner

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  • There is a total of 12 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner have together a total of 50 bus schedules. 12 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, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, Intercity, Greyhound Premium, Wezwe Coaches, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, Ilula Bus, Gasela Luxury Coaches, Citiliner, Nobles, APM, Transirliner 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 50 daily schedules to Cape Town from Johannesburg. Usually are 350 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 24 bus times every day. And 720 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 R460 to ZAR 1570.00 each seat. Eldo Coaches has the cheap bus tickets prices for R460. This bus route leaves at 13:00 from JOHANNESBURG : Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station), Johannesburg Park Station (Bay21), JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg CBD, JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG: PARK STATION, 41 RISSIK STREET, JOHANNESBURG: Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, JOHANNESBURG: JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 18:00 have the most expensive ticket fare to Cape Town. This bus price from Johannesburg costs about ZAR 1570.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.

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