Bus Cape Town to Riversdale: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Riversdale

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Riversdale from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Williams Coaches for the next days.

today

from $19

tomorrow

from $18

Friday

from $18

Saturday

from $18

Sunday

from $19

Monday

from $15

Tuesday

from $18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/20/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:50 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intercape	4h 30m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:00 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/20/2025 6:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	5h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/20/2025 7:30:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intercape	4h 35m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:05 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/20/2025 6:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/20/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/21/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
APM	4h 50m	6:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	11:15 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/21/2025 6:25:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/21/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
APM	4h 15m	7:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	11:40 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/21/2025 7:25:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/21/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
APM	5h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	12:10 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/22/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:50 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/22/2025 5:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/22/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intercape	5h 15m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/22/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/22/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/22/2025 7:30:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/22/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Intercape	4h 30m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:00 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/22/2025 6:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/22/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	5h 20m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:20 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/23/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/23/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/23/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 15m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:15 AM	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	$19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/23/2025 6:00:00 AM to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/23/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
APM	5h 40m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:10 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/23/2025 6:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/24/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	5h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:50 PM	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/23/2025 5:30:00 PM to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intercape	4h 30m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:00 PM	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/23/2025 6:30:00 PM to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/23/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/24/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:00 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/24/2025 6:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM	5h 10m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	12:10 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/24/2025 7:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/25/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercape	5h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/24/2025 7:30:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/24/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
APM	4h 50m	6:25 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	11:15 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from APM goes from Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/24/2025 6:25:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Williams Coaches	3h 35m	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop		Economy	$15	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/25/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/25/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 20m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:50 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/26/2025 5:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/26/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/26/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	5h 15m	6:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/26/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/26/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 0m	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/26/2025 7:30:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/26/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Riversdale is $15 on 8/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Riversdale

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Riversdale are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Cape Town to Riversdale. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cape Town and Riversdale.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 buses from Cape Town to Riversdale, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Riversdale, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Riversdale

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Williams Coaches that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Riversdale in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Riversdale starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	162.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Williams Coaches and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Riversdale

Every day, 7 buses from 4 bus companies leave Cape Town for Riversdale: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

$19

Thursday 08/21

$18

Friday 08/22

$18

Saturday 08/23

$18

Sunday 08/24

$19

Monday 08/25

$15

Tuesday 08/26

$18

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

$18

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

$18

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

Sunday 09/07

$18

Monday 09/08

Tuesday 09/09

Wednesday 09/10

Thursday 09/11

Friday 09/12

Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Riversdale

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Riversdale, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Riversdale. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Riversdale, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Riversdale

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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale, 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 Riversdale are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Riversdale

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

Intercape from Cape Town to Riversdale

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/18/2025

APM from Cape Town to Riversdale

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

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:25 PM
Last Bus	7:25 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/16/2025

Williams Coaches from Cape Town to Riversdale

Here you will find the key facts about the Williams Coaches bus route Cape Town to Riversdale:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Riversdale

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

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Bakoven

Boundary Bus Stop

Shell Service Station

The Pitt Stop Cafe

N2, Riversdal (next to Spur)

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Riversdale

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Riversdale bus

How much does a Cape Town Riversdale bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 3h 35m to reach Riversdale. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Riversdale.

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

Every day, the Cape Town to Riversdale bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Riversdale is offered by Williams Coaches and takes 3h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. 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 Riversdale?

The earliest bus arriving in Riversdale 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 Riversdale?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Riversdale starts at 8:00 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 Riversdale route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Riversdale, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Williams Coaches. 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 Riversdale?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Riversdale 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 Williams Coaches.

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

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Riversdale

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