Bus Stellenbosch to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

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

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Thursday

$12

Friday

$12

Saturday

$12

Sunday

Monday

$18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 0m	7:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$12	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 7:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
APM	1h 50m	6:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
APM	1h 49m	8:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:34 AM	Cape Town	Darling Bus Stop	Basic	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Darling Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 10:34:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 5m	6:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Greyhound US	2h 5m	8:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Cape Town	Darling Bus Stop	Basic	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 8:25:00 AM to Darling Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 0m	7:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$12	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 7:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
APM	1h 50m	6:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 6:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 5m	6:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 6:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 0m	7:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$12	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
APM	1h 20m	6:35 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 6:35:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
APM	1h 50m	6:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 6:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 5m	6:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 6:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 5m	7:40 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 7:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
APM	1h 50m	6:45 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 6:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 5m	6:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 6:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town is $12 on 1/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Stellenbosch and Cape Town

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Stellenbosch to Cape Town. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Stellenbosch and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Stellenbosch to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Stellenbosch and Cape Town, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

Compare all providers like APM, Greyhound South Africa and City to City that travel 4 times every day by bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Cape Town starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:25 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	25.4 miles
Bus Companies	APM, Greyhound South Africa, City to City and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

Every day, 4 buses from 4 bus companies leave Stellenbosch 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

Thursday 01/29

$12

Friday 01/30

$12

Saturday 01/31

$12

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$18

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

$25

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$23

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stellenbosch to Cape Town, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

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

Beloved bus companies from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

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

Greyhound South Africa from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound South Africa bus route Stellenbosch to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	$32
Fastest Bus	2h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:25 AM
Last Bus	6:25 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

City to City from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Stellenbosch to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Last Bus	7:40 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Stellenbosch and Cape Town

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

Bus Stop

Merriman Ave 42

Merriman Laan

Central Station

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 Stellenbosch to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Stellenbosch to Cape Town bus

How much does a Stellenbosch Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 1h 0m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $49. 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 Stellenbosch to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Stellenbosch to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town is offered by City to City and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Stellenbosch starts at 6:25 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 Stellenbosch to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Stellenbosch for Cape Town starts at 7:40 AM. 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 Stellenbosch Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town, passengers can travel with APM, Greyhound South Africa and City to City. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Stellenbosch and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Stellenbosch 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: APM, Greyhound South Africa and City to City.

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

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

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

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