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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Wezwe Coaches or Delta Coaches for the next days.
today
from $38
tomorrow
from $22
Saturday
from $22
Sunday
from $22
Monday
from $22
Tuesday
from $23
Wednesday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wezwe Coaches
    16h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    $38
  • Nobles Transport
    18h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Nobles Transport
    First Class
    $39
  • IlulaBus
    18h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    First Class
    $40
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $44
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $28
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $28
  • IlulaBus
    18h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $29
  • Greyhound South Africa
    19h 30m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    9:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $28
  • IlulaBus
    18h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    First Class
    $30
  • Intercape
    18h 0m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    1:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • IlulaBus
    18h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    First Class
    $34
  • Intercape
    18h 55m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:55 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $38
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $23
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $25
  • IlulaBus
    18h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    First Class
    $29
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $23
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $32
  • Intercape
    20h 25m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33
  • Big Sky Intercity
    20h 25m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:40 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $34

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 94 daily buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 72 daily coaches between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 255 buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg, with 77 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches that travel 80 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 80 Ø
Distance 784.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Wezwe Coaches, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Greyhound Australia, IlulaBus and 3 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Every day, 80 buses from 13 bus companies leave Cape Town for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
$38
Friday 04/18
$24
Saturday 04/19
$22
Sunday 04/20
$28
Monday 04/21
$22
Tuesday 04/22
$25
Wednesday 04/23
$23
Thursday 04/24
$24
Friday 04/25
$24
Saturday 04/26
$23
Sunday 04/27
$24
Monday 04/28
$24
Tuesday 04/29
$23
Wednesday 04/30
$27
Thursday 05/01
$25
Friday 05/02
$25
Saturday 05/03
$25
Sunday 05/04
$25
Monday 05/05
$25
Tuesday 05/06
$26
Wednesday 05/07
$26
Thursday 05/08
$28
Friday 05/09
$25
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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 Cape Town to Johannesburg 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg, 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

Delta Coaches from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route Cape Town to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 16h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:20 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 4/16/2025

IlulaBus from Cape Town to Johannesburg

IlulaBus

Here you will find the key facts about the IlulaBus bus route Cape Town to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $29
Fastest Bus 18h 30m
Earliest Bus 6:00 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 4/16/2025

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

Delta Coaches
Peter James , 4/6/2025

The bus service provided by Delta has been disappointing, with excessively long travel times and infrequent departures.

Delta Coaches
Lilian, 3/27/2025

Very por service. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I would never use this line ever again

Wezwe Coaches
RAMAFUNA MBULUNGENI WATSON, 1/26/2025
Good afternoon Ticketpro and Wezwecoaches companies. I'm here launching a complain about the bus ticket of R1200 that I bought from your website on the 13-10-2024. The bus service company which was w ... Good afternoon Ticketpro and Wezwecoaches companies. I'm here launching a complain about the bus ticket of R1200 that I bought from your website on the 13-10-2024. The bus service company which was written on the ticket was Wezwecoaches. I noticed that the price for the bus ticket paid and the bus service company that was allocated from Cape Town Bus station to Johannesburg Park station was really substandard service and did not worth for my ticket price of R1200. The ticket was written that the bus will leave Cape Town Bus station on the 24-10-2024 at 19h00 evening and arrive in Johannesburg Park station on the 25-10-2024 at 10h00 morning. I'm really not happy due to the following reasons: 1. The bus was really not clean inside and not comfortable. 2. The bus had many stops due to the people who were drinking alcohol in the bus. 3. The bus service did not worth the ticket price of R1200 as compared to other bus companies whereby I even regrated myself that I was supposed to just take Intercape Bus that could worth this ticket price of R1200. 4. The bus did not arrive at 10h00 as indicated on the bus ticket and instead the bus arrived in Johannesburg Park station at 14h05. Meaning this bus was delayed by 3 to 4 hours which is unacceptable and this means that the ticket time was not considered or followed and that's very bad to me as customer 5. I was expecting the bus service to correspond or worth with greater service for the ticket price of R1200 which I paid for and I ran away from Intercape bus service thinking that the bus service ticket price of R1200 from Ticketpro company should be offering greater services than the other bus company, I find it very dissapointing. I really feel like the Ticketpro company is playing a robbing game by advertising service that are not provided by bus companies. I did not expect that when I arrive in the bus station I will find the bus that look like City to City bus company that only worth for R500 or R600 from Cape Town to
Intercape
Cecilia N Sithole, 1/7/2025

My 2 daughters traveled well. They even got enough space to rest their legs and sleep. Arrival time was earlier.

Delta Coaches
Ntando Ncikana, 1/5/2025
The drivers disappeared for a good 1hour for a shower. The trip got delayed by 4 -5 hours. Charging points not working. Seats are very uncomfortable and dirty. There’s a dirty mattress where the othe ... The drivers disappeared for a good 1hour for a shower. The trip got delayed by 4 -5 hours. Charging points not working. Seats are very uncomfortable and dirty. There’s a dirty mattress where the other driver sleeps right next to the door. Never ever taking this bus again.
F F Gertse
Godfrey Matsimane Ramasehla , 12/20/2024

Is just kak,, keeps on stucking the whole time,, the service is very poor thata,, I really regret buying their tickets

F F Gertse
That Gowne, 12/16/2024
This is the worst bus service ever we received, no punctuality at all. We were told the bus is delayed with whole 3 hours by their Bellville clerk, our bus was 13:20 and we were told the bus would on ... This is the worst bus service ever we received, no punctuality at all. We were told the bus is delayed with whole 3 hours by their Bellville clerk, our bus was 13:20 and we were told the bus would only arrive at 16:00, to our surprise when we get there again at 15:00 only to find out we were given wrong information the bus left at 14:30.... My niece only got in a bus 20:00🤢🤢🤢🤢 never ever again would never recommend it to anyone even if disparate
F F Gertse
Tee, 12/10/2024
0/10 POOR!BUT VERY POOR! NEVER USE THIS BUS NEVER!! YOU WILL WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. MY HUSBAND STUCK IMPOUNDED IN BEAUFORT WEST SINCE 12MIDNIGHT IT'S 5:30AM NOW, OWNER CANNOT BE REACHED JUST DON'T ... 0/10 POOR!BUT VERY POOR! NEVER USE THIS BUS NEVER!! YOU WILL WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. MY HUSBAND STUCK IMPOUNDED IN BEAUFORT WEST SINCE 12MIDNIGHT IT'S 5:30AM NOW, OWNER CANNOT BE REACHED JUST DON'T CARE! AN APPOINTMENT CANCELLED OH WHAT A SHAME! GOOD PEOPLE PLEASE STICK TO BUSES WE KNOW ARE REPUTABLE!
F F Gertse
Hlengiwe Mazibuko, 11/19/2024

It was a horrible experience!!!!

Delta Coaches
York, 10/9/2024
The bus drove non stop for 5 hours, past all petrol stations and then randomly stopped in a bush for people to get off and pee!! And expected us to all just be okay with that. Mothers with babies, eve ... The bus drove non stop for 5 hours, past all petrol stations and then randomly stopped in a bush for people to get off and pee!! And expected us to all just be okay with that. Mothers with babies, everyone. Horrible.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Cape Town Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 17h 10m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 13 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $155. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 80 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Cape Town starts at 10:15 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Johannesburg starts at 7:00 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 Cape Town Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg 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, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches.

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

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

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.

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