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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: Cape TownDeparture location: Cape TownArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: DurbanDestination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: Cape TownDeparture location: BellvilleArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: DurbanDestination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
- This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: Cape TownDeparture location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: DurbanDestination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: Cape TownDeparture location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: DurbanDestination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: Cape TownDeparture location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: DurbanDestination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Bus Cape Town to Durban: Trip Overview
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Intercape buses are generally in good condition and the staff is well trained. However, some customers have mentioned issues with charging places on certain buses. While many customers have had positive experiences with Intercape, there have been complaints about delays and arrival times not being as stated. Additionally, some passengers have expressed discomfort due to high temperatures inside the bus. It's important for Intercape to address these concerns in order to maintain customer satisfaction.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Durban recent customer reviews
The bus made an unscheduled stop in Pietermaritzburg, I had an important engagement I missed.
The bus was clean and driving very well and specially drivers were very caring making sure that everyone is on board before departure, and very professional, we had a long drive due to traffic on the way and many stops which causes delay of 2hrs late, besides that everything was good 😊
I love the service it’s very nice clean environment and we using plastic bin to keep the erea clean. I did not not the opening air conditioner even we feeling cold in the bus n still air conditioning still opened
Based on 809 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$36.00
Big Sky Cape Town Durban recent customer reviews
The radio and the TV wasn’t working. If they can fix that it will be much better
The bus didn’t keep to the times and the seats were crammed together
The travel was ohk, but the problem started when we were getting @Durban station, the driver who was helping us with our laggage through my bag in the dirty water😒💔, en when i get home, d time i was unpacking everything was damp en smelling inside the bag💔
Based on 5168 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$28.00
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Durban recent customer reviews
Most disgusting bus I have ever been on. Will never recommend intercity
I didn’t enjoy the travel at all, the driver misplaced his phone then after he blamed on us the passengers that we took it, we had to wait 2 and a half hours for the police to arrive for the police to find the phone at the drivers seat after being searched
According to customer reviews, there are several complaints about the service provided by the bus company. Customers express dissatisfaction with delays and late arrivals, as well as being given the wrong bus and having to transfer their bags themselves. Additionally, there are mentions of dirty and smelly toilets on board. However, some positive aspects were also mentioned such as friendly staff and working charging points.
Greyhound Cape Town Durban recent customer reviews
It was so disappointing that the bus was supposed to departure at Capetown station by 12:05, but it came late about More then Hour, it only departure at 13:30, and your bus Brock down along the way and it tooks more than two hours waiting for a recovery, and it was supposed to arrive at Durban by 13:20 but it arrived at 18:20 that is 5 hours delay and it coast us a lot, I'm so disappointed it dismal poor service Greyhound
Everything was a mess The bus was 1 hour late and then it broked down in the middle of nowhere we stayed there for five hours hungry. We still 1 hour away from our destination 👐
9/10 the bus delayed but we made it on time . The drivers were really engaging esp that Xhosa driver who took us from Cape Town, oh he is so good. BigUPS to him
Cape Town to Durban Buses
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Daily Buses | 23 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM - 7:15PM |
Minimum Price | US$32 |
Average Ticket Price | US$42 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 23h35m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 1d3h |
Distance | 1253 km |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Durban?
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Bus Station - Civic CentreOld Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Bus Station - Old Marine DriveSasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Civic CentreIntercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
Durban Station6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
JacobsDurban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
Airport (DBN)Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Durban
The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Durban is US$42. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Durban is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Cape Town and Durban is around 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take about 23h 35m.This is the time it takes to travel the 1274 km that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cape Town to Durban can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Durban by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Durban, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress.
Buses travelling between Cape Town and Durban leave from Bellville or Bus Station - Civic Centre and arrive at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel), Durban Station, Jacobs.
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Durban, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2024-04-29.
Usually MAINLINER 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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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Pretoria
- Bus Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Cape Town - Harare
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Bus Cape Town - Worcester
- Cape Town - Fort Beaufort
- Bus from Cape Town to Stellenbosch
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset East
- Cape Town - Tsolo
- Bus from Cape Town to Richards Bay
- Bus Cape Town - Plettenberg Bay
- Cape Town - Pietermaritzburg
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Knysna to Cape Town
- Bus Ashton - Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus from Welkom to Cape Town
- Bus King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Idutywa - Cape Town
- Bus from Midrand to Cape Town
- Bus Cofimvaba - Cape Town
- Ladysmith - Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Stutterheim - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Durban
Buses Leaving from Durban
- Bus from Durban to East London
- Bus Durban - Port Elizabeth
- Durban - Mthatha
- Bus from Durban to Vereeniging
- Bus Durban - Kimberley
- Durban - Midrand
- Bus from Durban to King William’s Town
- Bus Durban - Secunda
- Durban - Newcastle
- Bus from Durban to Germiston
- Bus Durban - Kuruman
- Durban - Queenstown
- Bus from Durban to Jeffreys Bay
- Bus Durban - Malelane
- Durban - Richards Bay
Buses Going to Durban
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Bus Butterworth - Durban
- East London - Durban
- Bus from Mthatha to Durban
- Bus Vereeniging - Durban
- Welkom - Durban
- Bus from Harrismith to Durban
- Bus Secunda - Durban
- Ermelo - Durban
- Bus from Midrand to Durban
- Bus Johannesburg South - Durban
- Newcastle - Durban
- Bus from Mooi River to Durban
- Bus Idutywa - Durban
- Kuruman - Durban
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Matatiele
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Matatiele - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Durban - Bloemfontein
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Johannesburg - Kimberley