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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Pretoria

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Pretoria from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today
$32
tomorrow
$41
Sunday
$41
Monday
$44
Tuesday
$44
Wednesday
$50
Thursday
$53

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 19h 10m 11:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center 6:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
APM 19h 35m 5:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $42
Delta Coaches 17h 35m 4:10 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $45
Big Sky Intercity 21h 0m 5:00 PM Cape Town Darling Bus Stop 2:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  First Class $57
Greyhound South Africa 20h 45m 11:00 AM Cape Town Adderley Bus Stop 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $41
Delta Coaches 17h 35m 4:10 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $41
Eagle Liner 19h 5m 12:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:35 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $56
Big Sky Intercity 21h 0m 5:00 PM Cape Town Darling Bus Stop 2:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  First Class $57
Greyhound South Africa 20h 45m 11:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $59

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $41
Delta Coaches 17h 35m 4:10 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $47
Eagle Liner 19h 5m 12:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:35 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $53
Intercity Xpress 19h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 8:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $56
Intercape 19h 45m 7:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 2:45 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $59

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 19h 35m 5:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $44
Delta Coaches 18h 25m 1:20 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $49
Eagle Liner 19h 5m 12:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:35 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $53
Intercape 19h 45m 7:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 2:45 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Basic $56
Big Sky Intercity 21h 0m 5:00 PM Cape Town Darling Bus Stop 2:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  First Class $56

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 19h 35m 5:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $44
Delta Coaches 18h 25m 1:20 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 19h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 8:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $67
Intercape 21h 0m 5:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 2:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $70
Greyhound South Africa 20h 40m 1:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 10:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $70

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $50
Delta Coaches 18h 25m 1:20 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $52
Eagle Liner 19h 5m 12:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:35 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $53
Intercity Xpress 19h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 8:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $56
Intercape 19h 45m 7:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 2:45 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $62

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 55m 1:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center 9:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $53
Eagle Liner 19h 5m 12:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:35 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $56
Big Sky Intercity 21h 0m 5:00 PM Cape Town Darling Bus Stop 2:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  First Class $57
Delta Coaches 18h 25m 1:20 PM Cape Town Civic Center 7:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $57
Intercape 20h 0m 3:30 PM Cape Town Darling Bus Stop 11:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $58

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Pretoria is $32 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Pretoria

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Pretoria are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 66 daily buses from Cape Town to Pretoria. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Cape Town and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 173 buses from Cape Town to Pretoria, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Pretoria, with 65 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Pretoria

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Greyhound South Africa that travel 58 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Pretoria in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Pretoria starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus $32
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 58 Ø
Distance 813.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Pretoria

Every day, 58 buses from 8 bus companies leave Cape Town for Pretoria: 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
$48
Saturday 12/06
$41
Sunday 12/07
$41
Monday 12/08
$44
Tuesday 12/09
$44
Wednesday 12/10
$68
Thursday 12/11
$53
Friday 12/12
$56
Saturday 12/13
$56
Sunday 12/14
$56
Monday 12/15
$56
Tuesday 12/16
$54
Wednesday 12/17
$56
Thursday 12/18
$59
Friday 12/19
$59
Saturday 12/20
$56
Sunday 12/21
$59
Monday 12/22
$32
Tuesday 12/23
$32
Wednesday 12/24
$32
Thursday 12/25
$32
Friday 12/26
$48
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $32, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Pretoria. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Pretoria, with $32. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Pretoria

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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria, 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 Pretoria are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Pretoria

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

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Cape Town - Pretoria

Delta Coaches
Tshepo Nkambule, 11/7/2025
I wish I could copy and paste some of the previous remarks because it is exactly what is happening today. The bus was supposed to leave Cape Town station 16:10. It is now 18:07 no sign of the bus or e ... I wish I could copy and paste some of the previous remarks because it is exactly what is happening today. The bus was supposed to leave Cape Town station 16:10. It is now 18:07 no sign of the bus or even communication. Which clearly shows that Delta management don’t care if the same situation keep on repeating. First and last time on this bus. I called the customer care line twice on 076 441 0202 and no answer. The other number is not even going through.
Intercape
Elsa, 2/15/2025
The bus was on time, which was a surprise. However, it did not stop in Beaufort. It was unusual. And when we finally stopped in Britstown, the driver stopped for more than 15 minutes. He did not open ... The bus was on time, which was a surprise. However, it did not stop in Beaufort. It was unusual. And when we finally stopped in Britstown, the driver stopped for more than 15 minutes. He did not open the doors so we could stretch our legs, or use the facilities at the garage. The sorry excuse for a toilet on the bus is something I always avoid. There is always something wrong with it. The driver was inconsiderate and did not communicate what was going on. It was beyond infuriating to sit there for more than 20minutes, and not knowing what is going on. The bus may have been clean, but the driver's incompetence alone made it a very bad experience.
Intercape
Cindy mabels , 12/29/2024
I really enjoyed my journey the drivers was friendly we felt safe during our trip we traveled on the sleepliner which was very comfortable to your driver's keep up the good work you kept us safe throu ... I really enjoyed my journey the drivers was friendly we felt safe during our trip we traveled on the sleepliner which was very comfortable to your driver's keep up the good work you kept us safe through out our journey during this festive season. Thank you so much Intercape.
Intercape
Unathi, 12/3/2024
Im trying to cancel my bus ticket but it’s a shame fully understand but definitely it’s not 48hrs yet look at the time im cancelling my ticket worse i was only supposed to leave on the 5 Of December ... Im trying to cancel my bus ticket but it’s a shame fully understand but definitely it’s not 48hrs yet look at the time im cancelling my ticket worse i was only supposed to leave on the 5 Of December 2024 at 10:15 , so definitely Intercape is scamming people money day light robbery because its a huge amount and i am a not white South African woman its a shame being a black woman in South Africa Sent from my iPhone
Eagle Liner
Ongeziwe Nomasana, 11/28/2024
It was my very first time using Eagle Liner coaches and I must admit that at first I was reluctant but the service, wow. The bus was on time at Cape Town station, it was so clean and everything in or ... It was my very first time using Eagle Liner coaches and I must admit that at first I was reluctant but the service, wow. The bus was on time at Cape Town station, it was so clean and everything in order. But I want to send a special message of gratitude to the drivers, more especially an old, tall and Tswana speaking driver. Oh the guy was so friendly, he literally took care of each passenger. He made sure that everyone was okay, he’d walk up and in down in the bus asking passengers if they’re ok. Bethuna that old man loves his job❤️ don’t know his name but the bus was travelling from Cape Town to Pretoria on the 25th of Nov 2024, 12:30pm. Give him his flowers pleaseeee
Delta Coaches
Thabiso, 11/8/2024
1st the bus was delayed from Cape Town to Pretoria by 2hrs , then bus got pounded by legaung traffic department we waited two hours fit for the bus to be released, bus was supposed to end at Pta but ... 1st the bus was delayed from Cape Town to Pretoria by 2hrs , then bus got pounded by legaung traffic department we waited two hours fit for the bus to be released, bus was supposed to end at Pta but when we got to jhb , they got us into taxi to bosman station my phone battery was died nd my husband was waiting for me at bosman station from 13h00 I couldn't contact him becos my phone was off. But the time taxi got to Bosman it was dark and late and the taxi didn't drop us in the bus station I had to walk there cause my hubby was waiting for me there that's the place we agree on as my bus ticket stated, but as walking there carrying my luggage we were approached buy thiefs trying to robbed us and by the grace of God they was a random taxi guy who was dropping ppl off and I jumped inside the taxi pleading for help , and he had to help us and parked his taxi and escorted us personally to bus station. I was with the other lady when this happened hope she arrived also safe to her final destination
Intercape
Mmabatho , 10/21/2024

This was just a horrible experience, the bus got stuck in the middle of the road and we waited for almost two hours for another bus to come, this is totally unacceptable

Wezwe Coaches
Disaster , 8/16/2024
This wezwe bus service must be shutter down no customs service bad attitude robbery drivers and conductors these ppl are taking money from us unlawfully they have no respect for no one they need to st ... This wezwe bus service must be shutter down no customs service bad attitude robbery drivers and conductors these ppl are taking money from us unlawfully they have no respect for no one they need to stay in Zimbabwe not to come here and rob us their buses are not serviced it always come late and leave late I wouldn’t recommend any one to use this stupid bus

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Pretoria

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Pretoria

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Pretoria bus

How much does a Cape Town Pretoria bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 19h 10m to reach Pretoria. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $120. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pretoria.

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

Every day, the Cape Town to Pretoria bus route is served by approximately 58 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Pretoria is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $77. 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 Pretoria?

The earliest bus arriving in Pretoria from Cape Town starts at 10:15 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 Pretoria?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Pretoria 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 Pretoria route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Pretoria, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Greyhound South Africa. 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 Pretoria?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Pretoria 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 Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria on your planned travel date.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Pretoria

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

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