Bus from Aberdeen, ZA to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aberdeen to Cape Town on December 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
    BadelaBus
      ABERDEEN
      CAPE TOWNFastest
      Intercape MainlinerBus
      Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
      Big SkyBus
        Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street
        Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
        BadelaBus
          ABERDEEN
          CAPE TOWNNo tags

          Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:30 AM SAST.

          Get from Aberdeen to Cape Town

          This route is served by bus only

          The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          28bus per day
          7h 40mAverage Duration
          549 kmDistance
          14kgCO₂ emissions

          Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen, ZA to Cape Town by bus

          Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

          1. How much is the bus ticket from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            The cheapest bus tickets from Aberdeen to Cape Town start from $29. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

          2. How long is the bus ride from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            The average bus travel time from Aberdeen to Cape Town is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 549 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Ramalo.

          3. Which bus companies service the Aberdeen to Cape Town route?

            Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Makalala Transport, Badela, Big Sky, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Wez We Coaches, Chilwans Express, ilulaBus, Ramalo, Mini Mobile, BM Tours.

          4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            The earliest bus departs from Aberdeen to Cape Town at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

          5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            A bus trip from Aberdeen to Cape Town generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

          6. What is the best bus company from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

          7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

          8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

          9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aberdeen to Cape Town?

            According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

          Find cheapest prices for buses

          Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

          Best price found
          12-09
          $30
          12-10
          $26
          Today
          $29
          12-12
          No data
          12-13
          No data
          12-14
          $31
          12-15
          $29
          12-16
          $29
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Aberdeen, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $26

          To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aberdeen, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.

          You can expect to pay from $26 to $83 for a bus ticket from Aberdeen, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-15.

          Usually Jacobs Coaches, Makalala Transport will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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