Bus Cape Town to Bethlehem: Trip Overview
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Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting punctuality for both pick-up and drop-off times. Additionally, they appreciated the attentive drivers who ensured passenger comfort during rest stops. Overall, travelers enjoyed their journey and found it to be a pleasant experience with reliable service.
Intercape Mainliner Express Cape Town Bethlehem recent customer reviews
The bus was travelling in a very high speed and that was scary. The driver stopped after 6 hours with no refreshments and toilet breaks.
Puleng Abessinia M.
The bus was on time for pick up and drop off, at the rest stops the drivers checked on the passengers
Lehlohonolo Karabo L.
It was using the drivers who haven't driven the route in a long time.got lost in welkom and weren't sure where to stop in Bethlehem. I am worried gonna miss the bus when I go back
Lulama N.
Cape Town to Bethlehem Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Bethlehem
How long does it take to get to Bethlehem from Cape Town by bus?
The trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem will take on average 18h 10m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 17h 40m.
What is the distance between Cape Town and Bethlehem?
It's about 1135 km (704 miles) from Cape Town to Bethlehem.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town, and end it at Bethlehem, in Bethlehem.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Bethlehem from Cape Town; it tends to be more affordable. Starting at US$45, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
Taking the bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem costs on average US$49.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Cape Town until 6:15pm and reaching Bethlehem on the following day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of US$38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Bethlehem, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$49 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bethlehem based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-05-14.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cape Town to Bethlehem.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cape Town to Bethlehem.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Bus Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Cape Town to Somerset West
- Bus Cape Town - Windhoek
- Cape Town - Queenstown
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Bus Cape Town - East London
- Cape Town - Worcester
- Bus from Cape Town to Fort Beaufort
- Bus Cape Town - Ngcobo
- Cape Town - Nqamakwe
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Worcester - Cape Town
- Bus from Knysna to Cape Town
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Ashton - Cape Town
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Bus Idutywa - Cape Town
- Butterworth - Cape Town
- Bus from Queenstown to Cape Town
- Bus East London - Cape Town
- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Shepstone to Cape Town
- Bus Ladysmith - Cape Town
- Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Bethlehem
Buses Leaving from Bethlehem
- Bus from Bethlehem to Johannesburg
- Bus Bethlehem - Cape Town
- Bethlehem - Durban
- Bus from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein
- Bus Bethlehem - Pietermaritzburg
- Bethlehem - Pretoria
- Bus from Bethlehem to Harrismith
- Bus Bethlehem - Welkom
- Bethlehem - Upington
- Bus from Bethlehem to Worcester
- Bus Bethlehem - Ladysmith
- Bethlehem - Theunissen
- Bus from Bethlehem to Paarl
- Bus Bethlehem - Kathu
- Bethlehem - Kuruman
Buses Going to Bethlehem
- Bus from Johannesburg to Bethlehem
- Bus Durban - Bethlehem
- Paarl - Bethlehem
- Bus from Ladysmith to Bethlehem
- Bus Bloemfontein - Bethlehem
- Cape Town - Bethlehem
- Bus from Kuruman to Bethlehem
- Bus Harrismith - Bethlehem
- Pretoria - Bethlehem
- Bus from Theunissen to Bethlehem
- Bus Welkom - Bethlehem
- Pietermaritzburg - Bethlehem
- Bus from Upington to Bethlehem
- Bus Midrand - Bethlehem
- Mooi River - Bethlehem
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- Durban - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus from Idutywa to Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Durban
- Margate - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Johannesburg - Margate