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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to George on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Williams CoachesBus
CAPE TOWN
GEORGE (WILLIAMSCOACHES)Cheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
GEORGE - RAILWAY STATION, STATION STREET, GEORGE, 6529Fastest
Big SkyBus
    Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)No tags
    Intercape MainlinerBus
    Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)No tags
    GreyhoundBus
    Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    4 Saagmeul StNo tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:55 PM SAST.

    Get from Cape Town to George

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    51bus per day
    7h 5mAverage Duration
    373 kmDistance
    9kgCO₂ emissions

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to George, ZA 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 Cape Town to George?

      The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to George start from $25. The average price for this route is around $48. 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 Cape Town to George?

      The average bus travel time from Cape Town to George is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 373 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.

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

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Jacobs Coaches, Milta Coaches, Williams Coaches, Flexi City Connect, ilulaBus, Delta Coaches.

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

      The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to George at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.

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

      A bus trip from Cape Town to George generates an estimated 9 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 Cape Town to George?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 563 reviews.

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

      Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

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

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Williams Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
    11-29
    $51
    11-30
    $50
    Today
    $46
    12-02
    $38
    12-03
    $43
    12-04
    $38
    12-05
    $52
    12-06
    $38
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to George, ZA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $38

    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 George, ZA, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $38 to $145 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to George, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-02.

    Usually Big Sky, Intercape 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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