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Facts about the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route

Every day, 103 buses travel between Johannesburg and Cape Town. The cheapest tickets for a bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost $18.66 and the fastest trip takes 15h 0m. Compare all bus providers and find all bus schedules with a single click - and book the ride that suits you best!

Cheapest Bus $18.66
Fastest Bus 15h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 85 Ø
Distance 784.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, F F Gertse, Eagle Liner, City to City, Wezwe Coaches, Delta Coaches, IlulaBus, GASELA LUXURY COACHES, Greyhound US, Eldo Coaches, Nobles Transport, Jobela Star, APM, Llvaya Afrika
Are you searching for a bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

You've come to the right place! With CheckMyBus, you can compare all available offers for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route. In our search engine, you receive info about departure times, the exact bus stops, travel durations as well as the the best ticket prices. We’ll help you compare bus companies offering this route, including Intercape, Wezwe Coaches or F F Gertse. Want to know if the bus offers air conditioning, WiFi or electrical sockets? We’ll show you which equipment different companies have.

You can see cheap buses to Cape Town from Johannesburg over the next few days on this page. We also show you more info about the bus stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town so you’ll know where to go. If you’re continuing your journey beyond Cape Town, you can find options for onward trips and alternative destinations from Johannesburg, as well as popular airport shuttles from Cape Town.

The cheapest bus routes from Johannesburg to Cape Town

No particular date in mind? Here's an overview of the cheapest bus tickets.

  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    10:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    from $18.66
  • Computicket
    17h 35m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Computicket
    Economy
    from $19.72
  • IlulaBus
    16h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    10:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Durban Rd
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    from $19.94
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    from $19.99
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Central Station
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    from $20.23
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 10m
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    5:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    from $22.66
  • Intercape
    20h 30m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    9:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Central Station
    Intercape
    Economy
    from $28.79
  • Greyhound South Africa
    18h 35m
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    6:05 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    from $29.32
  • Busbud
    18h 35m
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    6:05 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Busbud
    Economy
    from $29.80
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    City to City
    Economy
    from $30.92
  • Intercape
    20h 30m
    12:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    8:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Central Station
    Intercape
    from $33.05
  • 12Go Asia
    17h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    11:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    12Go Asia
    from $35.09
  • Llvaya Afrika
    17h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    11:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Llvaya Afrika
    First Class
    from $35.41
  • Wezwe Coaches
    17h 0m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Central Station
    Wezwe Coaches
    from $63.68

The most popular bus companies from Johannesburg to Cape Town

What are the cheapest buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town you would typically find?

Bus schedules may change. Below, you'll find bus companies that usually provide the bus route Johannesburg to Cape Town but are currently out of service.
  • Nobles Transport
    16h 0m
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Nobles Transport
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/04/2023
    Economy
    from $15.99
  • Jobela Star
    20h 0m
    6:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    2:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Jobela Star
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/04/2023
    Economy
    from $16.52
  • APM
    18h 45m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    APM
    Temporarily not available: last found 08/10/2023
    Economy
    from $21.32
  • Eldo Coaches
    18h 30m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Eldo Coaches
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/25/2023
    Economy
    from $21.86
  • Greyhound US
    18h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Greyhound US
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/25/2023
    Economy
    from $22.48
  • APM
    18h 45m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    APM
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/24/2023
    Economy
    from $24.52
  • Nobles Transport
    16h 0m
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Bus Stop
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Nobles Transport
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/01/2023
    Economy
    from $25.06
  • Eldo Coaches
    18h 30m
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    7:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Eldo Coaches
    Temporarily not available: last found 05/23/2023
    from $26.64
  • Jobela Star
    19h 0m
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Jobela Star
    Temporarily not available: last found 08/31/2023
    from $26.95
  • Eldo Coaches
    17h 0m
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    12:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Eldo Coaches
    Temporarily not available: last found 03/27/2023
    Economy
    from $36.02
  • Greyhound US
    18h 35m
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    6:05 AM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Greyhound US
    Temporarily not available: last found 06/27/2023
    from $41.48
  • Greyhound US
    18h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Greyhound US
    Temporarily not available: last found 03/27/2023
    Economy
    from $43.92
  • Greyhound US
    18h 30m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    Greyhound US
    Temporarily not available: last found 03/27/2023
    Economy
    from $43.96
  • GASELA LUXURY COACHES
    19h 0m
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park City Transit Centre
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Bus Stop
    GASELA LUXURY COACHES
    Temporarily not available: last found 03/14/2023
    Economy
    from $79.90

Bus Johannesburg Cape Town: Further Information

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After getting all the results, you can compare all bus tickets for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route. Then, you can consider several factors. F F Gertse offers the cheapest tickets at $18.66, while the fastest connection takes 15h 0m. In the end, you can decide if you'd prefer the cheapest ticket, the quickest journey or the bus with the most amenities. Regardless of what you're searching for, we can help you find the best deal for your travel needs!

Optimize your search results based on your travel needs. You can sort by by price, departure and arrival time and filter bus stops and companies for the most relevant results. You can also compare other modes of transportation departing from Johannesburg and arriving in Cape Town. In our search results, you can also compare available trains, carpooling and flights. We hope you enjoy your bus trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town!

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Bus stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Stations
Bakoven
Cape Town (South Africa)
Bel Ombre
Cape Town (South Africa)
Bus Stop
Cape Town (South Africa)
Camps Bay
Cape Town (South Africa)
Central Station
Old Marine Dr , 8001 Cape Town (South Africa)
Durban Rd
Cape Town (South Africa)
Durbanville
Cape Town (South Africa)
Firlands Service Station
Cape Town (South Africa)
Hout Bay
Cape Town (South Africa)
Intercape Depot
Morris Cl , 7490 Cape Town (South Africa)
Langa
Cape Town (South Africa)
Simon's Town
Cape Town (South Africa)
Train Station
Cape Town (South Africa)

Bus Johannesburg to Cape Town: FAQs about the route

How much does a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?

Among other factors, this depends on the day and time of travel. The cheapest bus ticket for this route starts from $18.66 and takes 16h 0m to get to Cape Town. Save money by comparing bus tickets!

How much can I save after comparing tickets for the Johannesburg to Cape Town bus route?

This route is connected by 13 companies with ticket prices ranging from $18.66 to $86.32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as early as you can to ensure you get the cheapest bus deal to Cape Town.

How many daily bus routes are available from Johannesburg to Cape Town on average?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Cape Town is served by about 103 connections. You can compare bus times to find the perfect trip with our search.

How long does the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route take?

Wezwe Coaches offers the quickest bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town, which can take 15h 0m. Tickets for this connection cost $64.15. However, keep in mind that the bus route can take longer when there is traffic.

When does the first trip depart for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route?

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Johannesburg at 7:15 AM. However, bus schedules may vary on weekends and holidays. To find exactly when the bus is running on your planned travel date, check our search.

When does the last trip depart for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route?

The latest bus trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town departs at 7:15 PM. Please keep in mind that departure times may vary on weekends and holidays. You can use our search to find the available times on your planned travel date.

Which companies are running for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route?

When taking the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route, passengers can choose between companies, such as Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and F F Gertse. By using our search, you can compare all available bus trips to find one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus route from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

You can check if there are direct connections between Johannesburg and Cape Town by using our search and checking the "Changes" section in our filters. Check also the top of every offer to see if it is a direct route or it includes one or more changes.

What can I bring with me on the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Different bus companies have varying restrictions about what is and isn't allowed on board. Typically, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you for the Johannesburg Cape Town bus route for free. Find a bus that best serves your travel needs by using our search for your preferred travel date.

What equipment is available on the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

What equipment is on board differs from company to company. Generally, many intercity buses provide WiFi to let you keep your friends up to date about your location during the trip. Air conditioning systems provide ventilation to maximize comfort while travelling. With our search, you can find precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town on your preferred travel date.

Bus routes from Johannesburg and Cape Town

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