How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Hopetown start from $36. The average price for this route is around $77. 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 Cape Town to Hopetown?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Hopetown is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 721 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Hopetown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky , ilulaBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Hopetown?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Hopetown at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Hopetown?

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 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Hopetown?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Hopetown?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Hopetown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Hopetown from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	11h 10m	12:40am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	12:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	10:40pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	10:40pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	10:40pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	10:40pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Hopetown on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	11h 10m	12:10am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	9h 30m	4:00am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	10h 55m	10:40pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	10h 2m	12:02am	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	10h 10m	11:10pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:09 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Hopetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

721 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,076 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,156 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/511,041 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 11041 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 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 $36

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Hopetown recent customer reviews

Experience was 5 stars as there were no delays the bus only stopped for a few minutes, and arrived on time

Sylvia K.

July 18, 2024

My second time traveling with Intercity Xpress. The 1st time was excellent, but this time around the bus was an hour late without communication from anyone. Instead of arriving at 5h00 at Hopetown, we arrived at 9.

Nicolas T.

December 17, 2022

APM WC

2/52,747 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,061 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Hopetown 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 Cape Town to Hopetown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Hopetown start from $36. The average price for this route is around $77. 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 Cape Town to Hopetown?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Hopetown is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 721 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Hopetown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Hopetown?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Hopetown at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Hopetown?
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 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Hopetown?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Hopetown?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Hopetown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

11-26

$76

11-27

$69

Today

$78

11-29

$56

11-30

$65

12-01

$61

12-02

$57

12-03

$61

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Hopetown was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $56

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 Hopetown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $155 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually 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.