Bus Pretoria to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pretoria to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$30

Friday

$27

Saturday

$27

Sunday

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	2:40 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Citiliner	15h 50m	3:45 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	15h 55m	2:40 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Basic	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Citiliner	15h 50m	3:45 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	14h 40m	3:50 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	2:40 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Citiliner	15h 50m	3:45 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Basic	$57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	14h 40m	3:50 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	2:40 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Citiliner	15h 50m	3:45 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	2:40 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
City to City	14h 40m	3:50 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	18h 5m	10:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 10:45:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Intercape	17h 5m	4:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown is $25 on 1/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pretoria and Grahamstown

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Pretoria to Grahamstown. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Pretoria and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Pretoria to Grahamstown, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pretoria and Grahamstown, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 8 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Grahamstown starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	14h 40m
Earliest Bus	10:45 AM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	531.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Grahamstown

Every day, 8 buses from 5 bus companies leave Pretoria for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$30

Thursday 01/29

$30

Friday 01/30

$27

Saturday 01/31

$27

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$25

Tuesday 02/03

$38

Wednesday 02/04

$25

Thursday 02/05

$38

Friday 02/06

$25

Saturday 02/07

$27

Sunday 02/08

$34

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$27

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$34

Friday 02/13

$27

Saturday 02/14

$34

Sunday 02/15

$34

Monday 02/16

$25

Tuesday 02/17

$27

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$30

Friday 02/20

$30

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Pretoria to Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from $25, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pretoria to Grahamstown, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Pretoria to Grahamstown

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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown, 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 Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pretoria to Grahamstown

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

Eagle Liner from Pretoria to Grahamstown

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Pretoria to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	15h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:40 PM
Last Bus	2:40 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/28/2026

Intercity Xpress from Pretoria to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	15h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:40 PM
Last Bus	2:40 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/28/2026

City to City from Pretoria to Grahamstown

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Pretoria to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	14h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Last Bus	3:50 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Grahamstown

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

Bosman Bus Station

Scheiding St / Bosman St

Bosman Station Coach Terminus

City Lodge Lynnwood Hotel

Denneboom

East

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Pretoria to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Pretoria Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 14h 40m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

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

Every day, the Pretoria to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pretoria to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown is offered by City to City and takes 14h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Pretoria starts at 10:45 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 Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Grahamstown starts at 4:00 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 Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Pretoria to Grahamstown, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner 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 Pretoria and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Pretoria and Grahamstown 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

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

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

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

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 Pretoria and to Grahamstown

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