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What is the best way to travel from Harare to Cape Town?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Cape Town from Harare. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
25h 0m
$98
$102
2
Flight
4h 45m
$261
$402
119

What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Harare?

You can get to Cape Town with just $98 by taking a Bus from Munenzwa, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Thursday
from $419
Friday
from $98
Saturday
from $290
Sunday
from $274
Monday
Tuesday
from $283
Wednesday
from $261

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Syphax Airlines
    26h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $419
  • Safair
    12h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $422
  • Fastjet Airlines
    38h 40m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:30 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $457
  • South African Airlink
    8h 30m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $490
  • South African Airways
    9h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $633

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Munenzwa
    44h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Harare
    Baronscourt
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Munenzwa
    Economy
    $98
  • MB Transport
    25h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Harare
    Baronscourt
    10:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MB Transport
    Economy
    $105
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Safair
    28h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $263
  • Rayani Air
    4h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    3:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Rayani Air
    Economy
    from $388
  • South African Airways
    24h 50m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    1:25 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $403
  • Fastjet Airlines
    26h 0m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:50 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Kenya Airways
    32h 35m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $418

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Safair
    14h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:15 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $290
  • South African Airlink
    5h 15m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $359
  • Fastjet Airlines
    15h 20m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:15 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $359
  • Air Zimbabwe
    30h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Air Zimbabwe
    Economy
    from $695
  • South African Airways
    11h 0m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:35 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $733

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Safair
    22h 10m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $274
  • Rayani Air
    21h 10m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    4:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Rayani Air
    Economy
    from $341
  • Fastjet Airlines
    24h 40m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $352
  • CemAir
    24h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:55 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    CemAir
    Economy
    from $353
  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $392

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Safair
    27h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $283
  • Fastjet Airlines
    26h 55m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $372
  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
  • Kenya Airways
    25h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    1:35 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $379
  • South African Airlink
    26h 55m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:45 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $397

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Safair
    14h 0m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:50 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $261
  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $367
  • Kenya Airways
    10h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $368
  • CemAir
    12h 55m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    CemAir
    Economy
    from $394
  • Fastjet Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:50 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $406

What are the fastest trips from Harare to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town from Harare in just 4h 45m with a Flight from Rayani Air. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 8h 30m
Friday
from 4h 45m
Saturday
from 5h 15m
Sunday
from 5h 40m
Monday
Tuesday
from 5h 40m
Wednesday
from 5h 40m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • South African Airlink
    8h 30m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $490
  • South African Airways
    9h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $633
  • Safair
    12h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $422
  • Syphax Airlines
    26h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:00 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $419
  • Fastjet Airlines
    38h 40m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:30 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $457

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Rayani Air
    4h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    3:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Rayani Air
    Economy
    from $388
  • South African Airways
    24h 50m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    1:25 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $403
  • Fastjet Airlines
    26h 0m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:50 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Safair
    28h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $263
  • Kenya Airways
    32h 35m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $418
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • MB Transport
    25h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Harare
    Baronscourt
    10:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MB Transport
    Economy
    $105
  • Munenzwa
    44h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Harare
    Baronscourt
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Munenzwa
    Economy
    $98

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airlink
    5h 15m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $359
  • South African Airways
    11h 0m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:35 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from $733
  • Safair
    14h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:15 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $290
  • Fastjet Airlines
    15h 20m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    9:15 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $359
  • Air Zimbabwe
    30h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Air Zimbabwe
    Economy
    from $695

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $392
  • Rayani Air
    21h 10m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    4:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Rayani Air
    Economy
    from $341
  • Safair
    22h 10m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    5:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $274
  • Fastjet Airlines
    24h 40m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:30 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $352
  • CemAir
    24h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:55 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    CemAir
    Economy
    from $353

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
  • Kenya Airways
    25h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    1:35 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $379
  • Fastjet Airlines
    26h 55m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $372
  • South African Airlink
    26h 55m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    11:45 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from $397
  • Safair
    27h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $283

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Syphax Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:45 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Syphax Airlines
    Economy
    from $367
  • Kenya Airways
    10h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:10 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Kenya Airways
    Economy
    from $368
  • CemAir
    12h 55m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    10:20 PM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    CemAir
    Economy
    from $394
  • Fastjet Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:50 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Fastjet Airlines
    Economy
    from $406
  • Safair
    14h 0m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Harare Airport
    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
    8:50 AM
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from $261
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Harare to Cape Town

What are the most popular stations in Harare and Cape Town?

In Harare, you will usually depart from Extracity Transport Bus Station, Engen Mbare Service Gas Station or Baronscourt, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Darling Bus Stop or Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Harare? With 5 connections between  Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Harare and Cape Town, you can pay as low as $98 with a Bus from Munenzwa.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Rayani Air: you will get to Cape Town in just 4h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Harare and Cape Town are Safair, Fastjet Airlines and Syphax Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Harare and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Harare Airport or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Harare Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Harare to Cape Town?

The most popular companies between Harare and Cape Town, are Safair, Fastjet Airlines and Syphax Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Munenzwa and MB Transport

Airlines: Safair, Fastjet Airlines, Syphax Airlines and 6 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Harare to Cape Town

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Harare to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Harare to Cape Town

How can I reach Cape Town from Harare?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Cape Town from Harare.

How far is Cape Town from Harare?

The distance between Harare and Cape Town is 1,358.5 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Harare and Cape Town?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 59 kgs of CO2, a train 77 kgs, a car 372 kgs, and a flight 538 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Harare to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town with just $98 by taking a Bus from Munenzwa.

What is the fastest way to get from Harare to Cape Town?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 4h 45m with a Flight from Rayani Air.

More routes to Harare and to Cape Town

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Harare and to Cape Town. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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