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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | CAPE TOWN | PLETTENBERG BAY | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Greyhound Office | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags |
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Get from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay?
Stops in Cape Town
- A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Plettenberg Bay
- A
Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay start from $33. The average price for this route is around $60. 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 Plettenberg Bay?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 448 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, Delta Coaches, Williams Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay generates an estimated 11.192549999999999 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 Plettenberg Bay?
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 588 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, 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.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on Jun 23, 2026 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $103 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2026-06-23.
Usually APM WC, Big Sky 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.
