How do I get from Heidelberg to Cape Town without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cape Town without a car. 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 ride from Heidelberg to Cape Town?

The travel time from Heidelberg to Cape Town is about 4h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 146 miles (235 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Heidelberg from Cape Town?

Heidelberg and Cape Town are 146 miles (235 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Heidelberg to Cape Town leave from Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the most popular 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 travel from Heidelberg to Cape Town?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Heidelberg to Cape Town by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $19, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

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

The bus ticket costs $24 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $19 and $61, 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 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Bo-Kaap Museum, Bo Kaap, Franschhoek and Koopmans-De Wet House.

Heidelberg, ZA to Cape Town Bus Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: March 11 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Heidelberg
Departure location: Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street
Arrival time: March 11 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: March 11 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Heidelberg
Departure location: Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street
Arrival time: March 11 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: March 11 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Heidelberg
Departure location: Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street
Arrival time: March 11 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: March 11 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Heidelberg
Departure location: Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street
Arrival time: March 11 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: March 11 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Heidelberg
Departure location: Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street
Arrival time: March 11 at 8:45pm
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 35m

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Bus Heidelberg to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration4h 20m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance146 miles (234 km)

Latest bus departure4:10pm

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Intercity Xpress

3/58,392 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

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.

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,250 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Heidelberg Cape Town recent customer reviews

I am very disappointed the bus never came to my location in heidelberg to pick me up and i cant get hold of anyone at the companies. So i never made to cape town and i was suppose to be there for a nee job. I want my money refunded and that is it and wont use that service again

Marco D.

February 6, 2025

First the bus was 2 hours late and on arrival at our destination I learnt that someone had been scratching in my bags and my toiletry bag is missing. I will never recommend anybody to travel with your bus.

Tarren E.

May 2, 2023

Worst ever. Bus never came. Waited lady alone since 1am until 8am. Continiously called and whatsapp. They cannot get hold of driver. Paid R500 to get to cape town via another service

Corne V.

September 24, 2021

Big Sky

3.5/51,951 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Intercape

3.5/538,611 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 Heidelberg Cape Town recent customer reviews

Driver was not very helpful

Garland M.

April 14, 2023

ilulaBus

2/5805 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

WILLIAMSCOACHES

4.5/5478 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

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Where are the popular stops in Heidelberg and Cape Town?

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Heidelberg - Engen Garage, Eksteen Street

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 Heidelberg - Cape Town

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

Best price found

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$18

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$19

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$17

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$18

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$18

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$19

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$19

The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Cape Town was searched and found on Mar 11, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $32 for a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-03-13.

Usually intercity_xpress, eagleliner 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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Did you know?

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

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 there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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