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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 Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$36

tomorrow

$60

Sunday

Monday

$55

Tuesday

Wednesday

$52

Thursday

$46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	13h 40m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	2:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Eagle Liner	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$52	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Intercity Xpress	13h 30m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	13h 40m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Intercape	13h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	14h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	14h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercape	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	14h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	13h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	13h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$91	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	14h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	13h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	13h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown is $36 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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 24 daily buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cape Town and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 10 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	12h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	468.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Every day, 10 buses from 6 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$36

Saturday 12/06

$60

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$55

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$52

Thursday 12/11

$46

Friday 12/12

$62

Saturday 12/13

$53

Sunday 12/14

$54

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$46

Wednesday 12/17

$50

Thursday 12/18

$47

Friday 12/19

$48

Saturday 12/20

$53

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$48

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$46

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$37

Saturday 12/27

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 $36, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Grahamstown, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	13h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

APM from Cape Town to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	7:25 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	11/30/2025

Greyhound South Africa from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound South Africa bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price	$69
Fastest Bus	13h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/30/2025

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.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bakoven

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

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 $36 and takes 13h 40m 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 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $100. 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 10 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 Intercity Xpress and takes 12h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. 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 Big Sky Intercity. 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 Big Sky Intercity.

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

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Grahamstown

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Grahamstown. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!