Bus Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

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

today

$17

tomorrow

$17

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$15

Friday

$27

Saturday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	4h 20m	4:25 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 4:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercity Xpress	3h 50m	4:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 4:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 20m	3:40 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 3:40:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 50m	4:10 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 4:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	4h 5m	4:25 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 4:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	2h 55m	2:15 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$17	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 2:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Intercape	4h 50m	3:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 3:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 50m	4:10 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 35m	4:10 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	4h 20m	4:25 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$15	A Bus from City to City goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 4:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 50m	3:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Williams Coaches	4h 15m	2:15 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 2:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Intercity Xpress	3h 50m	4:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 4:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	4h 5m	4:25 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 4:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	4h 20m	3:40 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 3:40:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 50m	4:10 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	9:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 4:10:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Williams Coaches	4h 15m	2:15 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 2:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Intercity Xpress	3h 50m	4:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 4:40:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	4h 5m	4:25 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 4:25:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 50m	3:40 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 3:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 35m	4:10 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:45 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 4:10:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Williams Coaches	2h 55m	2:15 AM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 2:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Intercape	4h 20m	3:40 PM	Heidelberg (Cape)	Engen Garage	8:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 3:40:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town is $15 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Heidelberg (Cape) and Cape Town

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Heidelberg (Cape) and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 43 buses from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Heidelberg (Cape) and Cape Town, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 11 times every day by bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Latest Bus	4:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	144.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

Every day, 11 buses from 6 bus companies leave Heidelberg (Cape) for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$47

Monday 12/15

$17

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$15

Friday 12/19

$27

Saturday 12/20

$20

Sunday 12/21

$19

Monday 12/22

$27

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$24

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town, with $15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

These are the most booked bus companies between Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town from our users.

Williams Coaches from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:15 AM
Last Bus	2:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Heidelberg (Cape) and Cape Town

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

Engen Garage

Eksteen St

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Bakoven

Camps Bay

Service and Comfort on the bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town bus

How much does a Heidelberg (Cape) Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 4h 20m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $69. 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 Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town is offered by Williams Coaches and takes 2h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Heidelberg (Cape) starts at 4:10 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 Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Heidelberg (Cape) for Cape Town starts at 4:10 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 Heidelberg (Cape) Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Heidelberg (Cape) to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity 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 Heidelberg (Cape) and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Heidelberg (Cape) 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Heidelberg (Cape) and to Cape Town

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