Bus Grahamstown to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Grahamstown to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$27

Thursday

$26

Friday

$24

Saturday

$25

Sunday

Monday

$27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 45m	5:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Intercity Xpress	15h 5m	4:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 4:55:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
APM	12h 40m	6:20 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 55m	7:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 10m	5:35 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 15m	6:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Intercape	13h 45m	5:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Intercape	14h 25m	6:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Intercape	13h 0m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	13h 35m	10:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 10:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	15h 5m	4:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 4:55:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Intercape	13h 45m	5:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
APM	15h 50m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 4:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Eagle Liner	13h 20m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 55m	7:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 7:35:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 50m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 4:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	14h 15m	6:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 6:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 55m	7:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 7:35:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercity Xpress	15h 5m	4:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 4:55:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner	13h 20m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$44	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 6:55:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 45m	5:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 5:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Intercape	14h 45m	5:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 5:45:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Intercape	15h 0m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 6:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercape	13h 0m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 6:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	14h 25m	6:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 6:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town is $24 on 1/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Grahamstown and Cape Town

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Grahamstown to Cape Town. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Grahamstown and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 40 buses from Grahamstown to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Grahamstown and Cape Town, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 14 times every day by bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Grahamstown to Cape Town starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	12h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	468.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Grahamstown to Cape Town

Every day, 14 buses from 6 bus companies leave Grahamstown for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$27

Thursday 01/29

$26

Friday 01/30

$24

Saturday 01/31

$25

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$27

Tuesday 02/03

$27

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

$27

Friday 02/06

$27

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$27

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$27

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$27

Friday 02/13

$24

Saturday 02/14

$27

Sunday 02/15

$27

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$27

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$27

Friday 02/20

$27

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $24, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Grahamstown to Cape Town, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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 Grahamstown to Cape Town 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 Grahamstown to Cape Town, 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 Grahamstown to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:35 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

APM from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	12h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:45 PM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	1/23/2026

Intercity Xpress from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	12h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:55 PM
Last Bus	7:50 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Cape Town

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Grahamstown to Cape Town bus

How much does a Grahamstown Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 15h 5m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Grahamstown to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town is offered by APM and takes 12h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Grahamstown starts at 5:35 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 Grahamstown to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Grahamstown for Cape Town starts at 10:30 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 Grahamstown Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Grahamstown to Cape Town, 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 Grahamstown and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown and Cape Town 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 Grahamstown to Cape Town 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 Grahamstown Cape Town 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 Grahamstown Cape Town 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 Grahamstown to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Grahamstown to Cape Town?

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

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 Grahamstown and to Cape Town

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