Bus Tickets from East London to Cape Town

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: 90 Moore Street
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus East London to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration15h 45m
Number of daily buses51
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance549 miles (885 km)
Latest bus departure7:40pm

East London to Cape Town Bus

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

Best price found
04/22
$37
04/23
$20
Today
$20
04/25
$20
04/26
$20
04/27
$20
04/28
$21
04/29
$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Cape Town was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $54 for a bus ticket from East London to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-04-25.

Usually JACOBSCOACHES, MAINLINER, BIG SKY 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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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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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