Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | Park Station, 96 Rissik St. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Johannesburg (Park Station) | No tags |
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Get from Cape Town to Johannesburg
The journey takes about 19 hours, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Stops in Cape Town
- A
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - B
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - D
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station
Sasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Stops in Johannesburg
- B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica - C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa - D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa - E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa - F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg start from $6. The average price for this route is around $82. 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 Johannesburg?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Johannesburg is 19h, covering a distance of 1255 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 59m and is operated by tamuka.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Wez We Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, FF Gertse, APM WC, Nobles, LL Vaya Africa, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Freeway Coaches, Flexi City Connect, MB Transport, tamuka, Atlantic, Hope Diamond Transport.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Johannesburg at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg generates an estimated 31.371550000000003 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 Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is tamuka, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 239 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company tamuka has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is tamuka, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LL Vaya Africa, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $194 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-07-21.
Usually MB Transport, 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.























