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

The bus is the best choice to get to Cape Town without flying. 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 trip from Grahamstown to Cape Town?

Traveling from Grahamstown to Cape Town takes about 13h 40m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 11h 5m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 468 miles (755 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Grahamstown from Cape Town?

About 468 miles (755 km) separate Grahamstown and Cape Town.

How many buses travel between Grahamstown and Cape Town daily?

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Intercape, APM WC and Big Sky. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Grahamstown to Cape Town may vary. Simplify your trip from Grahamstown to Cape Town by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

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

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 5:35am and ending at 11:05pm.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Grahamstown to Cape Town leave from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $23, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

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

The average price of a one-way ticket from Grahamstown to Cape Town is $41. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $23 and $90, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Franschhoek, Simonstown, District Six Museum, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Bo-Kaap Museum.

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

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Grahamstown to Cape Town. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Grahamstown to Cape Town Bus Tickets

TodayNov 6

from $22

TomorrowNov 7

from $22

FriNov 8

from $22

SatNov 9

from $22

SunNov 10

from $22

MonNov 11

from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: November 7 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Grahamstown
Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Arrival time: November 8 at 6:55am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: November 7 at 7:50pm
Departure city: Grahamstown
Departure location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
Arrival time: November 8 at 6:55am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: November 7 at 5:35am
Departure city: Grahamstown
Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Arrival time: November 7 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 25m
Departure time: November 7 at 6:20am
Departure city: Grahamstown
Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Arrival time: November 7 at 8:15pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 55m
Departure time: November 7 at 5:05pm
Departure city: Grahamstown
Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Arrival time: November 8 at 7:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 55m

Bus Grahamstown to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41

Average bus trip duration13h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:35am

Distance467 miles (753 km)

Latest bus departure11:05pm

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Intercape

3.5/535,595 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users generally appreciate the clean and comfortable buses, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. Many felt safe during their journey. However, some reviews mention occasional delays without communication from the company and issues with non-functional charging ports or limited space compared to other operators' buses.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus was a 9pm bus and only pick her up at 2:30am I should be refunded at least 50% a 5hour delay is disgusting on a business point of few poorly managed company

Sergio W.

June 30, 2024

We left Grahamstown on Friday at 09:00 (instead of 06:20), and arrived on Saturday at 01:30. How is that even acceptable by Intercape's standards? Why has no one from the bus company attempted to reach us? It's such a shame! 🥲

Lilietta Nyasha N.

May 4, 2024

The charging ports were not working and the driver was very rude to one of the passengers.

Lutho N.

March 28, 2024

APM WC

2/51,010 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Based on 1010 reviews, the company was rated 1.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $23.00

APMWC Grahamstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

The trip was ok but the bus was late with no message that send from the company.

Benjamin B.

August 12, 2024

The bus delayed with Hours.we slept outside from 6PM to 6AM the next day. APMWC is not a good choice at all

Blessed Tinashe M.

July 12, 2024

What I saw is unbelievable, I never saw a bus with cockroaches, it was very dirty, I'm sorry.

Tiny J.

April 17, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/51,469 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 1469 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 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 $38.00

Big Sky Grahamstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Bus arrived on time

Veliswa S.

September 17, 2024

No ididnt enjoy the bus was every cold

Vuyokazi M.

September 5, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/57,024 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. They mention that the buses were consistently late, causing delays of up to 4 hours. Additionally, there were reports of mechanical issues and a lack of communication or apology from the company. These experiences have resulted in inconvenience for passengers who had appointments or plans disrupted due to these delays.

Intercity Xpress Grahamstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Intercity express is really incompetent and their services are horrible and disgusting. I waited at the bus stop from 17:30 to 22:45. The company did not even send a text to notify us that they are having a delay or something. All the shops in town closed while I was waiting. Another girl got robbed while we were waiting for the bus. I'll never use intercity express again.

Esona N.

March 30, 2024

The bus arrive almost 3 hours later to the the departure time. There was no form of communication whatsoever, even their numbers are unreachable.

Ntomboxolo H.

November 2, 2023

The bus was late with 4 hours in Grahamstown no report no communication, no apology. on our way the bus Smell fire was get down and wait for an hour, again I Swelendale wheel panch we stay there almost 4 hours waiting for the machenic , we are still on the way now, remember the bus suppose to arrived at 8am in Cape Town.

Nomgcobo T.

July 3, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/57,025 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions poor bus maintenance as a possible factor for the negative experience.

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Bus arrived an hour late at Grahams Town, they did not notfy us and we almost got robbed and the bus was cold the whole night.

Phumeza J.

April 18, 2024

Please value your customers' time. This is the 3rd time the bus is late and am losing interest in using the bus

Ketiwe N.

August 20, 2022

I had a horrible first experience with Eagle liner, as a result u will never ever use it or recommend it to anyone. It was 2 and half hours late, the driver didn't want to assist with my luggage, it was smelly, stuffy and extremely cold throughout the night. No heaters available. I was not happy with its condition at all.

Zingisa P.

August 3, 2022

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

Grahamstown to Cape Town Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Cape Town?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Bellville

F - Civic Centre

Frequently asked questions for your trip Grahamstown - Cape Town

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

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11/04

$34

11/05

$25

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$22

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$23

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$22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $51 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2024-11-07.

Usually 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

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 Grahamstown and Cape Town!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Grahamstown to Cape Town.

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

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

Did you know?

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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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Cape Town?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Grahamstown - Cape Town

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

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

How far is Grahamstown from Cape Town?

How many buses travel between Grahamstown and Cape Town daily?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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