Is there a way to reach Midrand from Cape Town without flying?

The best way to travel from Cape Town to Midrand is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Midrand?

On average, the trip from Cape Town to Midrand takes around 19h 40m, although the fastest bus will take 16h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 798 miles (1286 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Cape Town and Midrand?

The distance between the two cities is 798 miles (1286 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Midrand?

If you're headed to Midrand from Cape Town, chances are that your bus will depart from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at Engen Big Bird N1. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Midrand?

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $22, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cape Town to Midrand?

The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Midrand is $45. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $22 and $100, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Cape Town to Midrand Bus Tickets

TomorrowApr 5

from $27

SunApr 6

from $27

MonApr 7

from $27

TueApr 8

from $27

WedApr 9

from $27

ThuApr 10

from $27

FriApr 11

from $27

SatApr 12

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 5 at 1:20pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: April 6 at 7:10am
Destination city: Midrand
Destination location: Engen Big Bird N1
Operated by: Delta Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 50m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 5 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: April 6 at 9:10am
Destination city: Midrand
Destination location: Engen Big Bird N1
Operated by: Delta Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: April 5 at 11:00am
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: April 6 at 7:25am
Destination city: Midrand
Destination location: Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 25m
Departure time: April 5 at 12:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: April 6 at 7:40am
Destination city: Midrand
Destination location: Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 55m
Departure time: April 5 at 1:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: April 6 at 10:15am
Destination city: Midrand
Destination location: Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 30m

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Bus Cape Town to Midrand: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45

Average bus trip duration19h 40m

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance787 miles (1268 km)

Latest bus departure7:45pm

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Intercape

3.5/538,965 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly staff. The cleanliness of the buses has been praised as well. However, some users noted concerns about toilet facilities not being available or clean during long journeys and occasional issues with unpleasant odors on board.

Intercape Budgetliner Express Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

Bitterly disappointed with the service. Suffered a breakdown twice and bus was also filthy with toilet reeking of urine. Sorry to say but never again

Shamelle O.

August 8, 2024

That's the worst trip ever, we left the station an hour late then before even 50kms we were told the bus has no brakes we had to disembark from the bus and wait for another hour for another bus,, INTERCAPE IS THE WORST WILL NEVER EVER BOARD IT AGAIN

Fortune D.

March 15, 2024

Much better than other bus services, they were on time, bus was clean also, will definitely use them again

Tyrick F.

February 24, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,455 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted that the bus service generally arrives on time and provides a smooth ride. However, there are occasional issues with punctuality, as some users reported significant delays in arrival times. Additionally, one user mentioned a minor mechanical issue related to gear shifting during their trip.

Greyhound Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

very poor services! the bus was an hour delayed because drivers took to long breaks , that made me miss my next connecting bus ! When I told them that I need to catch another bus they laughed in my face . This isn’t the first time that this happened. Very bad of greyhound.

Wilbur S.

September 4, 2024

The trip was excellent. The bus arrived on time at the pick up point in Bellville and drove very well all the way to midrand. Something to look at on a lighter note: 1. There is something wrong with the bus when changing gears. It feels like the bus is struggling.

Chris M.

August 22, 2024

Fantastic excellent service

Ayabonga N.

February 26, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/58,610 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

I didnt enjoy the trip, bus broke down, got home very late and the bus drivers didnt communicate anything with us.

Tebogo S.

December 5, 2023

It’s very sad to drive in a bus with 60 passengers,no windows and the air conditioning is switch off,not broken…switch OFF.preference to one of the drivers-the older gentleman man of the two.disappointing.

Graeme K.

September 28, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,439 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. They mention that the buses are very old and dirty, and drivers are often busy on their phones while driving. Additionally, there have been reports of slow-moving buses that break down frequently. Some customers also experienced unpleasant situations such as long stops at Bellville, delays in departure time, and issues with windows not closing properly or USB ports not working.

Eagle Liner Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

Everything was good, it arrived a bit late though but overall everything was okay

Phomolo M.

November 13, 2024

I booked Eagleliner but I was made to wait for 13:30 Intercity bus that took all the routes

Sbongile Z.

October 21, 2024

Bus was suppose to be there 5:30 and only came 6:30 . No toilet on board even though when we booked it showed toilet , now this is important cause my girlfriend is pregnant. We had to get off every 2/3 hours for her to go to toilet . She even threw up a few times and it was hard with no toilet . Bus was also delayed between 5-7 cause of bus overheating. Our trip was supposed to be 17 hours and 30 mins it ended up almost being 24 hours !!! Absolutely ridiculous . No port was working so phones were dead . I honestly don’t know what we paid for … But never ever again.Oh and the one guy was so rude taking the bags and told us we must give R50 we asked for what and he didn’t want to load my luggage. It all had tags on from inside. We booked a flight back now and will never ever do this again especially this bus line

Virgil B.

August 2, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,017 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2017 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $36.00

Big Sky Express Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

We delayed in Bloemfontein but they were fixing the aircon other than that everything was fine

Zolani M.

March 23, 2024

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,128 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.3

Passengers have expressed enjoyment with their overall bus experience, highlighting positive aspects of the journey. However, there are mentions of drivers being on the phone during trips.

Delta Coaches Cape Town Midrand recent customer reviews

I had the worst experience with Delta. I don’t even want to get into details. They didn’t even want to deliver us to our destinations

Sinegugu M.

February 28, 2025

The bus was supposed to arrive at CPT station at 16:10, it arrived at 20:30. It was supposed to reach Midrand at 9:15 and it has not arrived now and it is 13:14…meaning it will be more than 6 hours late. The bus got stuck twice

Athi V.

January 7, 2025

Very disappointing a bus that was supposed to be in JHB by 9:10am it’s 13:11pm and I’m still not we’re we getting off in Midrand very disappointed.

Siphamandla N.

December 1, 2024

MB Transport

3/530 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0

Chamboko Deluxe Coaches

3.5/52 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Cape Town to Midrand Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Midrand?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Bellville

F - Civic Centre

Stops in Midrand

A - Engen Big Bird N1

B - Midrand - Shell Ultra

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Midrand

Is there a way to reach Midrand from Cape Town without flying?
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Midrand?
What is the distance between Cape Town and Midrand?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Midrand?
What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Midrand?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cape Town to Midrand?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/02

$43

04/03

$28

Today

$32

04/05

$27

04/06

$27

04/07

$27

04/08

$27

04/09

$27

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Midrand was searched and found on Apr 5, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Midrand, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $93 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-04-05.

Usually MBTRANSPORT, MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Midrand, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Midrand will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Midrand while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Midrand

Is there a way to reach Midrand from Cape Town without flying?

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Midrand?

What is the distance between Cape Town and Midrand?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Midrand?

What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Midrand?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cape Town to Midrand?

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