How do I get from Colesberg to Cape Town without flying?

The bus is the best choice to get to Cape Town without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus trip from Colesberg to Cape Town?

The travel time from Colesberg to Cape Town is about 10h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 9h 25m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 448 miles (722 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Colesberg from Cape Town?

About 448 miles (722 km) separate Colesberg and Cape Town.

How many buses travel between Colesberg and Cape Town daily?

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa. The number of buses running from Colesberg to Cape Town may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Colesberg to Cape Town as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

What time are the first and last bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:30am and ending at 9:45pm.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Colesberg to Cape Town leave from Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1) and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 go from Colesberg to Cape Town?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Colesberg to Cape Town by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $20, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

How much does a bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town cost?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town is $44. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $20 and $78, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Two Oceans Aquarium, Bo-Kaap Museum and Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point.

Can I take an overnight bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Colesberg to Cape Town. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

Colesberg to Cape Town Bus Tickets

TomorrowJan 20

from $19

TueJan 21

from $18

WedJan 22

from $16

ThuJan 23

from $16

FriJan 24

from $19

SatJan 25

from $19

SunJan 26

MonJan 27

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: January 20 at 2:35am
Departure city: Colesberg
Departure location: Shell
Arrival time: January 20 at 12:50pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: January 20 at 3:35am
Departure city: Colesberg
Departure location: Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)
Arrival time: January 20 at 1:00pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 25m
Departure time: January 20 at 12:30am
Departure city: Colesberg
Departure location: Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)
Arrival time: January 20 at 10:15am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: January 20 at 3:35am
Departure city: Colesberg
Departure location: Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)
Arrival time: January 20 at 1:00pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 25m
Departure time: January 20 at 9:45pm
Departure city: Colesberg
Departure location: COLESBERG
Arrival time: January 21 at 8:45am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Long Distance Bus Facility
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h

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Bus Colesberg to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44

Average bus trip duration10h 15m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance435 miles (701 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Intercape

3.5/537,855 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.

Intercape Mainliner Colesberg Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy my trip with mainline it arrived 2 hours late and the bus was leaking and it was cold.

Sivuyisekile K.

April 8, 2024

The bus was cancelled without advising me and the call centre then lied saying they tried to contact me. I have NO record of this on any device or platform.

Anna B.

January 23, 2021

The bus only stopped at one refreshment stop in Laingsberg. Never let passenger disembark at Beaufort West nd the toilet on the bus is not even clean.

Felicity H.

January 11, 2021

Eagle Liner

2.5/57,869 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Users have shared mixed experiences with the service. They appreciate the overall pleasant travel experience, but some noted issues with punctuality and occasional unprofessional behavior from personnel. While these concerns were mentioned in multiple reviews, they did not overshadow the generally positive feedback about their trips.

Eagle Liner Colesberg Cape Town recent customer reviews

My trip with eagle liner was not bad I don’t want to lie it was nice BUT the only thing that was not cool was time y’all lack on time keeping cause departure time was at 20:20 but I waited for half an hour for the bus. Please fix that it’s not the first time.

Moleboheng M.

November 5, 2024

The experience was horrible, I was traveling from Colesburg to Cape town, firstly the bus was originally booked for 20:20pm Sunday, but for me to receive a text Sunday morning about the bus only leaving at 02:35am due to technical problems, but then it got to us at 03:16am, as if that was all, on the way just before the tunnel, it stopped in the middle of nowhere with people including drivers, getting water from the mountain with small bottles

Sandi L.

October 22, 2024

Your bus was late I was waiting for 3hrs in Colesburg Friday night not even phone call or SMS to let us know about delay tx

Angela S.

September 22, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/56,825 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus is very comfortable. However, there have been complaints about delays in arrival times. Some customers had to wait for several hours past their scheduled departure time. Additionally, a few reviews mentioned the presence of cockroaches on the bus and requested that this issue be addressed promptly.

Greyhound Colesberg Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus was very comfortable, but there were cockroaches in the bus. Please do something about the roaches.

Moloko M.

January 23, 2023

The bus is very comfortable but I just hope in future that the bus will be more on time my bus time was for 23:55 and came at 04:00 am had to wait 4 hours

Barry S.

August 11, 2022

Great n very comfortable

Lusanda M.

October 26, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/51,801 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

APM WC

2/51,380 reviews

Staff2.4

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

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

Colesberg to Cape Town Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Colesberg to Cape Town, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Colesberg and Cape Town?

Stops in Colesberg

A - Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Colesberg - Cape Town

How do I get from Colesberg to Cape Town without flying?
How long is the bus trip from Colesberg to Cape Town?
How far is Colesberg from Cape Town?
How many buses travel between Colesberg and Cape Town daily?
What time are the first and last bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?
What is the cheapest way to go from Colesberg to Cape Town?
How much does a bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?
Can I take an overnight bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

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

Best price found

01/17

$19

01/18

$26

Today

$33

01/20

$19

01/21

$18

01/22

$15

01/23

$15

01/24

$19

The cheapest trip from Colesberg to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 22, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $159 for a bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-01-22.

Usually SLEEPLINER, apmwc 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Colesberg and Cape Town!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Colesberg to Cape Town that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Colesberg to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Colesberg - Cape Town

How do I get from Colesberg to Cape Town without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Colesberg to Cape Town?

How far is Colesberg from Cape Town?

How many buses travel between Colesberg and Cape Town daily?

What time are the first and last bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

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

What is the cheapest way to go from Colesberg to Cape Town?

How much does a bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town cost?

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Can I take an overnight bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

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