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Bus Cape Town to Johannesburg: Trip Overview
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Cape Town to Johannesburg Buses
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Johannesburg
How long does it take to get to Johannesburg from Cape Town by bus?
The typical travel time from Cape Town to Johannesburg by bus is around 18h 30m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Johannesburg in 14h
What is the distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg?
The distance covered from Cape Town to Johannesburg is 1263 km (784 miles).
How often do buses run from Cape Town to Johannesburg each day?
A Intercape bus travels from Cape Town to Johannesburg only once a day, at 9:00am. It's offered by Intercape and usually departs at 9:00am.
When do the first and last bus leave from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The first bus starts running at 9:00am, and the last one leaves at 7:45pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town, and end it at Johannesburg Airport, in Johannesburg.
What is the cheapest way to go from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Starting at $33, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The bus fare from Cape Town to Johannesburg is approximately $77.
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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 $32 to $150 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 $32 which is on 2024-11-13.
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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Bus Travel Tips
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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
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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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Bellville
- Bus Cape Town - George
- Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Cape Town - Worcester
- Bus from Cape Town to Fort Beaufort
- Bus Cape Town - Pretoria
- Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Bus from Cape Town to Queenstown
- Bus Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Cape Town - Butterworth
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Bus Knysna - Cape Town
- Ashton - Cape Town
- Bus from Springbok to Cape Town
- Bus Centurion - Cape Town
- Touws River - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town
- Bus Port Shepstone - Cape Town
- Idutywa - Cape Town
- Bus from Cofimvaba to Cape Town
- Bus George - Cape Town
- King William’s Town - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Johannesburg
Buses Leaving from Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria
- Bus Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Johannesburg - Harare
- Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Bus Johannesburg - Gaborone
- Johannesburg - Maputo
- Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Bus Johannesburg - Queenstown
- Johannesburg - Mount Frere
- Bus from Johannesburg to Lusikisiki
- Bus Johannesburg - Nelspruit
- Johannesburg - Idutywa
- Bus from Johannesburg to Aliwal North
- Bus Johannesburg - Matatiele
- Johannesburg - Mount Ayliff
Buses Going to Johannesburg
- Bus from Midrand to Johannesburg
- Bus Kimberley - Johannesburg
- Springs - Johannesburg
- Bus from Richmond to Johannesburg
- Bus Hoedspruit - Johannesburg
- Carletonville - Johannesburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Bus Umzimkulu - Johannesburg
- Nelspruit - Johannesburg
- Bus from Scottburgh to Johannesburg
- Bus King William’s Town - Johannesburg
- Matatiele - Johannesburg
- Bus from Lusikisiki to Johannesburg
- Bus Queenstown - Johannesburg
- Idutywa - Johannesburg
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Durban - Pretoria
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Margate to Johannesburg
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Durban
- Bus Benoni - Durban
- Johannesburg - Margate
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