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What is the best way to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town?

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6h 50m
$14
$21
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Plettenberg Bay?

You can get to Cape Town with just $14 by taking a Bus from City to City, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Thursday
from $14
Friday
from $14
Saturday
from $18
Sunday
from $14
Monday
from $18
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $22

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • APM
    8h 40m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    9h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • APM
    8h 40m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercape
    8h 40m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 20m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $24

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    8h 15m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    5:25 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • APM
    8h 35m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Intercape
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • APM
    8h 35m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $22
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 20m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $22

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    8h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $25

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    8h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $23
  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $26

What are the fastest trips from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town from Plettenberg Bay in just 6h 50m with a Bus from Williams Coaches. 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 7h 11m
Friday
from 8h 5m
Saturday
from 6h 50m
Sunday
from 8h 5m
Monday
from 7h 11m
Tuesday
from 6h 50m
Wednesday
from 6h 50m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • APM
    8h 40m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercape
    9h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $24

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 20m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $24
  • APM
    8h 40m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercape
    8h 40m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • APM
    8h 15m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    5:25 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    8h 10m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $14
  • APM
    8h 35m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Intercape
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $22
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 20m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    8h 35m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $25
  • APM
    8h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $21

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Williams Coaches
    6h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Williams Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 5m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $26
  • APM
    8h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    8h 50m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Plettenberg Bay
    Shell Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town

What are the most popular stations in Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town?

In Plettenberg Bay, you will usually depart from Bus Station or Shell Bus Station, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Coronation Bus Stop or Darling Bus Stop, 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 Plettenberg Bay? With 5 connections between 9 Bus and Flight 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 Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town, you can pay as low as $14 with a Bus from City to City.

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 Bus from Williams Coaches: you will get to Cape Town in just 6h 50m.

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 Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town are APM, Eagle Liner and Intercape, 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 Plettenberg Bay 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 Kurland or to Rosebank, and look at flights from , 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 Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town?

The most popular companies between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town, are APM, Eagle Liner and Intercape. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: APM, Eagle Liner, Intercape and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town

How can I reach Cape Town from Plettenberg Bay?

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

How far is Cape Town from Plettenberg Bay?

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town is 283.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Plettenberg Bay 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 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 112 kgs.

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

You can get to Cape Town with just $14 by taking a Bus from City to City.

What is the fastest way to get from Plettenberg Bay 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 6h 50m with a Bus from Williams Coaches.

More routes to Plettenberg Bay and to Cape Town

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

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