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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Delta Coaches or Wezwe Coaches for the next days.
today
from $24
tomorrow
from $21
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $21
Thursday
from $21
Friday
from $21
Saturday
from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • APM
    18h 20m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:20 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $24
  • Wezwe Coaches
    18h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:50 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $35
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Wezwe Coaches
    15h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    10:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    $23
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $24
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    20h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $24
  • IlulaBus
    17h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    0
    IlulaBus
    First Class
    $29
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 35m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:50 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    19h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $32
  • Greyhound South Africa
    21h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercape
    19h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $32
  • Greyhound South Africa
    21h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $35
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    20h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    18h 45m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:45 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Greyhound South Africa
    21h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $35
  • Big Sky Intercity
    20h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $35
  • City to City
    17h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $35

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 77 daily buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 66 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 250 buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with 97 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Delta Coaches and Wezwe Coaches that travel 73 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 73 Ø
Distance 784.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Delta Coaches, Wezwe Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound Australia, City to City and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Every day, 73 buses from 11 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/27
$24
Monday 04/28
$27
Tuesday 04/29
$26
Wednesday 04/30
$28
Thursday 05/01
$24
Friday 05/02
$21
Saturday 05/03
$22
Sunday 05/04
$28
Monday 05/05
$21
Tuesday 05/06
$22
Wednesday 05/07
$21
Thursday 05/08
$21
Friday 05/09
$22
Saturday 05/10
$22
Sunday 05/11
$22
Monday 05/12
$24
Tuesday 05/13
$22
Wednesday 05/14
$21
Thursday 05/15
$21
Friday 05/16
$21
Saturday 05/17
$21
Sunday 05/18
$21
Monday 05/19
$22
Tuesday 05/20
$21
Wednesday 05/21
$21
Thursday 05/22
$21
Friday 05/23
$21
Saturday 05/24

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

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

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

Wezwe Coaches from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Wezwe Coaches

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

Cheapest Price $23
Fastest Bus 15h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

Delta Coaches from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Delta Coaches

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 15h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

IlulaBus from Johannesburg to Cape Town

IlulaBus

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

Cheapest Price $29
Fastest Bus 17h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:00 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 4/10/2025

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

F F Gertse
Bavuyise Mbaqo, 4/12/2025
Your bus should not be operating at all ,it's written park station on the slip but we had to walk out of park station to get the bus , your luggage fee is way too expensive,you don't even have luggage ... Your bus should not be operating at all ,it's written park station on the slip but we had to walk out of park station to get the bus , your luggage fee is way too expensive,you don't even have luggage tags and when we arrive in Colesburg ultra city we had to exchange the bus with the one coming from Cape town so we were worried about whether our stuff was safe or not you are so unprofessional
F F Gertse
Obakeng, 3/21/2025
This is the worst of the worst. Time keeping is not part of the business here. Your ops controller is nonsensical. That doesn’t not even deserve employment with client interaction. You can do better ... This is the worst of the worst. Time keeping is not part of the business here. Your ops controller is nonsensical. That doesn’t not even deserve employment with client interaction. You can do better but as for I’m never booking this bus and would never recommend anyone to do so.
F F Gertse
Ntombi nkosi, 2/2/2025
The bus was super late, the staff very rude and don't care about people. These people dont deserve to operate at all. The bus itself the seats were coming off and windows were a nightmare waiting to h ... The bus was super late, the staff very rude and don't care about people. These people dont deserve to operate at all. The bus itself the seats were coming off and windows were a nightmare waiting to happen. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. Waste of money and time.
Delta Coaches
T Sampson, 1/31/2025
I AM HORRIFIED! AS I TYPE THE DRIVER IS OUTSIDE LETTING PEOPLE IN THE BUS-I MEAN CASH PAYMENTS, HE CAME CLOSE TO WHERE I AM SITTING AND WAS ASKING THE OTHER TWO GUYS TO GIVE HIM R1000 AND HE WILL LET ... I AM HORRIFIED! AS I TYPE THE DRIVER IS OUTSIDE LETTING PEOPLE IN THE BUS-I MEAN CASH PAYMENTS, HE CAME CLOSE TO WHERE I AM SITTING AND WAS ASKING THE OTHER TWO GUYS TO GIVE HIM R1000 AND HE WILL LET THEM IN! HE SAID WE I'LL NOT STAY LONG HERE - ON OUR SUPPOSED FIRST STOP AND THAT WE ARE NOT STOPPING FOR BREAK BUT IT'S ABOUT 30 MINUTES WE'VE BEEN HERE AND HE'S JUST COLLECTING CASH FROM PEOPLE AND THEY'RE GETTING IN THE BUS(NO TICKETS RECEIVED BY PEOPLE GETTING IN THE BUS). I WONDER IF THE BOSS KNOWS THAT THE DRIVERS ARE MAKING MONEY OUT OF HIS BUSINESS WOW SOUTH AFRICA RIGHT! FOR MORE INFORMATION-THIS IS THE BUS THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO LEAVE AT 7PM FROM PARK STATION AND LEFT BEFORE 8PM. I WILL NEVER IN MY LIFE RECOMMEND THIS BUS NEVER!!!!
Delta Coaches
Latoya, 12/30/2024
If there was a zero rating I would rate negative. The bus delayed for almost an hour from Johannesburg, had a breakdown twice (Colesberg and Beaufort west) in Colesberg we waited for 4 hours and in B ... If there was a zero rating I would rate negative. The bus delayed for almost an hour from Johannesburg, had a breakdown twice (Colesberg and Beaufort west) in Colesberg we waited for 4 hours and in Beaufort west for more than 6 hours and I booked a random taxi I paid extra just to be at home. There was no communication nothing. Oohhh the toilet was dirty smelling and the bus was so filthy. This bus needs to be banned. People don't be fooled by the price this is shit bus. I dont recommend it to anyone.
F F Gertse
Nolwandle Mthombeni, 12/30/2024
The bus driver WAS ABUSIVE, AGGRESSIVE, HOSTILE ,THE DRIVERS NAME IS BRIAN, HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE AND HE WAS RUDE, I WAS ATTACKED PERSONALLY AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE, I DO NOT RECOMMEN ... The bus driver WAS ABUSIVE, AGGRESSIVE, HOSTILE ,THE DRIVERS NAME IS BRIAN, HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE AND HE WAS RUDE, I WAS ATTACKED PERSONALLY AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BUS TO ANYONE AT ALL.
F F Gertse
Sphushana, 12/16/2024
My brother was travelling to cape for granny's funeral, 1st the bus was extreme late the later at 4am they were stopped for hours because the bus didn't hv the right documents till around 2pm,he arriv ... My brother was travelling to cape for granny's funeral, 1st the bus was extreme late the later at 4am they were stopped for hours because the bus didn't hv the right documents till around 2pm,he arrived at cape after 6pm. That is more than 24hours in a bus. Because we had already bought a return ticket he left cape on Sunday the 15th he already dd another more than 24hours in the bus again from Cape to JOHANNESBURG.ur service is crap, bullshit service. I fail to understand why dnt u guys shut down because u killing ppl.
Intercape
tristan moses, 12/13/2024
Had to wait 5 hours for the bus because they send the wrong bus, then when the bus finally came just so they can tell us the bus is broken and we must wait another 2hour...and the people working for i ... Had to wait 5 hours for the bus because they send the wrong bus, then when the bus finally came just so they can tell us the bus is broken and we must wait another 2hour...and the people working for intercape is very rude. Never ever again
Intercape
Loveridge, 11/3/2024

Literally we spent almost a day travelling from Joburg to Cape Town. I will never use this bus again or recommend it to anyone. The bus made a stop in every city and town.

Greyhound South Africa
M Gerrand, 10/30/2024
We booked a sleep liner. Single decker pitched more than 3 hours late. We were sitting in the cold at night waiting from 21h00 till 00h30. No legroom.!!!! And I am a medium sized person. No seat fo ... We booked a sleep liner. Single decker pitched more than 3 hours late. We were sitting in the cold at night waiting from 21h00 till 00h30. No legroom.!!!! And I am a medium sized person. No seat for my husband next to me. Some passengers were sleeping across two seats and no effort was made by the driver to see that his passengers were seated. The driver stopped for 10 min in Colesberg and then just kept going without stop untill he had to drop passengers in Touwsrivier. By that time the other passengers just climbed off the bus as well to be able to buy some much needed refreshments. We were most certainly not given the quality transport as advertised. Your advertisements are extremely misleading and to travel over a 1000kms in the most uncomfortable way, is certainly not what you promise in your advertisement.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Cape Town bus

How much does a Johannesburg Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 20h 0m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $154. 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 73 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Johannesburg starts at 7:15 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Cape Town starts at 8:30 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 Johannesburg Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape, Delta Coaches and Wezwe 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 Johannesburg and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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: Intercape, Delta Coaches and Wezwe Coaches.

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

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

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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