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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from $22
tomorrow
Monday
Tuesday
from $24
Wednesday
from $29
Thursday
from $29
Friday
from $24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29
  • APM
    13h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:00 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $34
  • Intercape
    13h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:25 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36
  • Intercape
    14h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 20m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $32
  • Intercape
    13h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:25 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $34
  • Intercity Xpress
    13h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:00 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $36
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 35m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:35 PM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    13h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:25 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $35
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:35 PM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37
  • Intercape
    14h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:30 PM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37
  • Intercape
    14h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    13h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:45 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    14h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $34
  • Intercape
    13h 55m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:25 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37
  • Intercape
    13h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:35 PM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $41

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 20m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    8:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    14h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:40 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercity Xpress
    13h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:00 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $29
  • Big Sky Intercity
    15h 35m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:35 PM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $41

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cape Town and Grahamstown.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 29 buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 13 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 11h 20m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 468.6 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Every day, 13 buses from 5 bus companies leave Cape Town for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/08
Monday 06/09
Tuesday 06/10
Wednesday 06/11
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
Saturday 06/14
$21
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
$34
Wednesday 06/18
$29
Thursday 06/19
$29
Friday 06/20
$24
Saturday 06/21
Sunday 06/22
$27
Monday 06/23
$24
Tuesday 06/24
$24
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
$24
Friday 06/27
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
Monday 06/30
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$29
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
$24
Saturday 07/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Grahamstown

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Grahamstown, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Grahamstown

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Grahamstown from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 13h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 6/13/2025

APM from Cape Town to Grahamstown

APM

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 11h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 6/13/2025

Intercity Xpress from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price $29
Fastest Bus 12h 55m
Earliest Bus 5:30 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Grahamstown

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Grahamstown.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Grahamstown? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Cape Town Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 14h 50m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $71. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Grahamstown each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown is offered by APM and takes 11h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Cape Town starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Grahamstown starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Grahamstown bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cape Town Grahamstown bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Grahamstown bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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