Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the friendly and communicative drivers and describing the overall travel experience as enjoyable. However, there are some concerns regarding seat management and toilet maintenance, as well as an unexpected stop in Ficksburg without explanation.
Intercape Mainliner Bethlehem Cape Town recent customer reviews
The trip was delayed for 2hoursand 30 minutes and the toilet smells was not pleasant at all
1 out of 5 stars
Nteboheng M.
I enjoy the traveling with them the drivers are very sweet and have a good way of talking with people
I enjoyed everything
5 out of 5 stars
Jessica L.
Service was good but it was a bumpy ride I didn't enjoy it at all and it just felt unsafe
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bethlehem, 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Bethlehem to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bethlehem to Cape Town start from $64. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bethlehem to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Bethlehem to Cape Town is 17h 50m, covering a distance of 1116 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 35m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Bethlehem to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bethlehem to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Bethlehem to Cape Town at 4:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bethlehem to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Bethlehem to Cape Town generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
01-06
$74
01-07
$73
Today
$119
01-09
$114
01-10
$142
01-11
$119
01-12
$110
01-13
$88
The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $73
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bethlehem, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $73 to $162 for a bus ticket from Bethlehem, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2026-01-13.
The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $73
