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Compare all timetables for the bus from Pretoria to Cape Town

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

today
$26
tomorrow
$28
Sunday
$29
Monday
$31
Tuesday
$41
Wednesday
$33
Thursday
$41

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 45m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:45 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $26
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  First Class $31
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $31
Intercity Xpress 20h 0m 4:40 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:40 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $33
Intercape 20h 30m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 20m 12:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 8:20 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $28
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $30
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $31
Intercity Xpress 20h 0m 4:40 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:40 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $33
Intercape 20h 30m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 20h 45m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:45 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $29
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $30
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $35
Intercity Xpress 20h 0m 4:40 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:40 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $35
Intercape 20h 30m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 19h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $31
Intercity Xpress 21h 15m 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $33
APM 20h 45m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:45 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $35
City to City 18h 50m 11:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $41
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $41
City to City 18h 50m 11:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $41
Intercity Xpress 21h 15m 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $44
Intercape 20h 30m 6:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:30 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $46
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 20h 0m 4:40 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:40 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $33
City to City 18h 50m 11:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $41
Delta Coaches 22h 0m 11:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $42
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $43
APM 20h 20m 6:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:20 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 18h 50m 11:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $41
Eagle Liner 19h 15m 11:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:35 AM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $42
Intercape 20h 30m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 2:00 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $44
Intercity Xpress 21h 15m 9:45 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:00 AM Cape Town Adderley Bus Stop  Economy $45
APM 20h 45m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 12:45 PM Cape Town Civic Center  Economy $48

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pretoria to Cape Town is $26 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Pretoria and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Pretoria and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily buses from Pretoria to Cape Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Pretoria and Cape Town.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 209 buses from Pretoria to Cape Town, while Night sees the fewest connections between Pretoria and Cape Town, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Greyhound South Africa that travel 59 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Cape Town starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:30 AM
Latest Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 59 Ø
Distance 813.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Cape Town

Every day, 59 buses from 8 bus companies leave Pretoria for Cape Town: 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
$28
Saturday 12/06
$28
Sunday 12/07
$29
Monday 12/08
$31
Tuesday 12/09
$41
Wednesday 12/10
$33
Thursday 12/11
$42
Friday 12/12
$41
Saturday 12/13
$41
Sunday 12/14
$38
Monday 12/15
$41
Tuesday 12/16
$41
Wednesday 12/17
$41
Thursday 12/18
$44
Friday 12/19
$41
Saturday 12/20
$41
Sunday 12/21
$41
Monday 12/22
$56
Tuesday 12/23
$41
Wednesday 12/24
$41
Thursday 12/25
$41
Friday 12/26
$54
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Pretoria to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pretoria to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pretoria to Cape Town. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pretoria to Cape Town, with $26. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pretoria to Cape Town

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

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

Delta Coaches
Ciara Kembo , 12/2/2025
Scheduled departure from Pretoria to capetown 02 December 2025 was 4:30 Pm . The bus was over an hour late,we were shuffled between 3 different buses AMpwc & mff and left stranded at the station in t ... Scheduled departure from Pretoria to capetown 02 December 2025 was 4:30 Pm . The bus was over an hour late,we were shuffled between 3 different buses AMpwc & mff and left stranded at the station in the rain Zero communication,rude drivers and blatant lies from staff about where the was , he falsely claimed the bus was outside park station,forcing passengers to walk a considerable distance in the rain, Delta coaches where is your commitment to customer safety? Your priority is clearly not your passengers We not safe in tht no name bus you transferred us the drivers are so rude playing music full blast we stuck you failed us Delta
Delta Coaches
Nathi, 9/17/2025

My bus was suppose to depart at 4 but by 6pm I was still at the station. There was no communication, they were busy on their phone watching videos. I so disappointed in Delta Coaches.

Delta Coaches
sikelela dlamini, 2/25/2025

Horrible experience please avoid this bus

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Cape Town

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pretoria to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Pretoria to Cape Town bus

How much does a Pretoria Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 20h 45m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $110. 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 Pretoria to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Pretoria to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 59 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Cape Town 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 Pretoria to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Pretoria starts at 5:30 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 Pretoria to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Cape Town starts at 6:00 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 Pretoria Cape Town route?

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

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

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

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

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 Pretoria and to Cape Town

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

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